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Mrs. Cronin from Phoenix, AZ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Owl Pellet Detectives: Unraveling Food Web Mysteries!

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore real-world food webs and predator-prey relationships through hands-on owl pellet dissections!

  • $197 goal

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My Project

Owl pellets provide a hands-on, engaging way for students to explore food webs, predator-prey relationships, and skeletal structures. By dissecting these pellets, students can analyze real-world ecological interactions, reinforce their understanding of trophic levels, and develop critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills. This hands-on experience makes abstract ecological concepts more tangible and memorable. My goal is to provide my students with an interactive, inquiry-based learning experience that deepens their understanding of ecosystems and animal adaptations. Through this project, students will develop observational and analytical skills, enhance their ability to make scientific conclusions based on evidence, and foster a greater appreciation for wildlife and ecological balance. My students are bright, curious, and eager to learn, despite facing challenges as students in a Title I school with limited access to hands-on science resources. They thrive when given interactive, real-world learning opportunities, and projects like this help bridge the gap between textbook learning and real scientific exploration. Their enthusiasm and perseverance inspire me to seek engaging, high-quality learning experiences that spark their passion for zoology and the natural world.

Mrs. Cronin Mountain Pointe High School Grades 9-12

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

140 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Large Barn Owl Pellets (Pack of 15) Teaching Kit • Amazon Business $62.99 2 $125.98

Materials cost

$125.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$166.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.45

Total project goal

$196.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $196.33

2 Donors

-$178.68

Donations toward project cost

-$166.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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