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Ms. Edmiston from Raeford, NC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Experts on the Bearded Dragon

My students need Bearded Dragon books, calcium powder, spray bottle, mealworms, and a timer in order to successfully take care of our new classroom pet.

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My Students

My students have found a LIVING reason to stay motivated in school. Our classroom pet, a bearded dragon, has brought them an all new meaning to learning... and they want to know more!

My students attend a Title I school in North Carolina.

These kids WANT to learn! I have never seen such motivated students before! As the Science Lab teacher, I try and give them as many hands-on opportunities as possible to learn -- and they love it! I don't want their love of learning to ever die.

My Project

We recently adopted a classroom pet. Our bearded dragon, Spike, is a great addition to our classroom! A week or so ago, I submitted a project through DonorsChoose to get a tank big enough for him. Fortunately, a family at our school was able to donate one to us! We are so thankful for the donation. I closed that project but am still in need of a few more things to make our school successful Bearded Dragon owners! We need Bearded Dragon books, calcium powder, spray bottle, mealworms, and a timer. These resources will not only educate our students and aid them in the step-by-step process of being responsible pet owners, it will also change the life of our new pet! Students will learn responsibility and dedication through taking care of their own pet. We will be able to learn more about the lives of reptiles, adaptations, habitats, and so much more.

This project is SO important to the students because they want to give our new pet the best home possible.

They want to take on the responsibility of taking care of a pet and in order to do so, they need to learn as much as they possibly can about him. Students know that they have to be on their best behavior if they want to keep this pet in the classroom and after only a few days of our pet being in the classroom, I have already seen a remarkable difference.

Ms. Edmiston Upchurch Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Raeford, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

650 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aqua-Timer • Carolina Biological Supply Company $7.84 1 $7.84
Barron''s Lizard Care from A to Z • AKJ Books $9.48 1 $9.48
Caring for Our Lizard • AKJ Books $2.55 1 $2.55
Lizards • AKJ Books $6.56 1 $6.56
Bearded Dragons • AKJ Books $10.94 1 $10.94
Bearded Dragons • AKJ Books $17.99 1 $17.99
Repti Calcium(tm) with D3, 3-oz Bottle • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.70 5 $23.50
Spray Bottle, 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.94 1 $4.94
Mealworms (Tenebrio), Living, Larvae, Pack of 500 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $26.12 1 $26.12

Materials cost

$109.92

Vendor shipping charges

$6.24

Sales tax

$8.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.60

Total project goal

$183.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$183.98

3 Donors

-$183.98

Donations toward project cost

-$156.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.60

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$0.00

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