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Mrs. Wells from Pahoa, HI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Art and Science of Butterflies

My students need a butterfly habitat, life cycle manipulatives, a life cycle poster, a life cycle game, hand drums, a steel drum, and an accordion. .

  • $446 goal

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My Students

"A'ohe pau ka 'ike i ka halau ho'okani"- Hawaiian saying: All knowledge is not taught in the same school. My diverse students deserve diverse learning experiences to fully grasp today's challenging educational requirements.

Our school prides itself on its commitment to the arts and sciences, areas that are neglected in many public schools.

We also pride ourselves on taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning in a diverse and quickly changing world. Our students come from diverse backgrounds in terms of ethnicity and socioeconomic status; 80% of our student population receives free or reduced cost lunch. Despite the wide variety of students, they have one thing in common: they all benefit from using the performing arts to demonstrate their learning.

My Project

Students need hands-on tools for authentic scientific experiences. Students will observe and document the butterflies' life cycle as they develop in the butterfly habitat. Hands-on manipulatives and visual aids will further cement their learning. Students will translate their learning experience into a musical performing arts piece, so they will need quality instruments. Can you envision a caterpillar inching forward as the accordion stretches and squeezes?

Each student is unique and brings with them their own strengths and challenges.

This project gives every child a chance to shine, be it through science activities, journaling, drawing, music making, or dancing. These donations are perfect for our butterfly project and can be used again and again for future scientific and musical experiences.

Mrs. Wells Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Charter School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Pahoa, HI View local requests

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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mini Pan Steel Drum • Woodwind and Brasswind $154.99 1 $154.99
Kid's Percussion Rain forest Hand Drum Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $79.54 1 $79.54
BUTTERFLY PAVILION W/PREPAID LM CD FROM MF • School Specialty $31.23 1 $31.23
GAME LIFE CYCLES • School Specialty $21.29 1 $21.29
MAGNETIC GIANT MAGNETIC BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE SET OF 9 • School Specialty $16.32 1 $16.32
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES POSTER LAM • School Specialty $14.16 1 $14.16

Materials cost

$317.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.45

Sales tax

 $13.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.83

Total project goal

$445.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $445.54

1 Donor

-$445.54

Donations toward project cost

-$378.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.83

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