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

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We are Building a Live Ecosystem (Paludarium)

Help me give my students a cordless caulk gun, LED grow light bar, reptile humidifier, and more to design and build a live rainforest ecosystem.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This project will provide my 6th grade science students with a hands-on opportunity to design and build a live rainforest ecosystem, giving them an immersive learning experience to explore the complex relationships between biotic and abiotic factors. Students will research and select various plants, animals, and environmental components, allowing them to see firsthand how these elements interact to sustain life in a delicate ecosystem. By creating this rainforest, students will actively engage with concepts like the water cycle, food chains, and climate, while also learning about human impacts on ecosystems, such as deforestation and pollution. This project will foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as students apply their knowledge of ecological balance and environmental science to ensure the health and sustainability of their living ecosystem.

Mrs. Huckstep Bradshaw Mountain Middle School Grades 6-8

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Dewey, AZ 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Greenworks 24V Cordless 10 oz. Caulk & Adhesive Gun 6-Speed Anti-Dripping with 2Ah USB Battery and 2A Charger • Amazon Business $69.96 1 $69.96
AquaSprouts 2ft Horticultural LED Grow Light Bar, 24W High Output White, Full Spectrum 6400K for Indoor Gardening, Bioactive Terrariums & Vivarium/Paludariums • Amazon Business $60.00 1 $60.00
Natural Cork Tile Background • Carolina Biological Supply Company $21.08 2 $42.16
Reptile Smart Mister, Reptile Humidifiers Misting System Automatic with Timer, Terrariums Humidifier with 360°Adjustable Misting Nozzles, Spray Kit for Rainforest Plants Amphibian • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
TOYPOPOR 6lb Red Lava Rocks Soil for Plants, Bonsai Cacti Succulents Horticultural Stones, Natural Decorative Volcanic Drainage Gravel for Vase Fillers, Terrarium, Top Dressing, Landscaping, Gardening • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
ReptiChip Compressed Coconut Chip 72 Quart Coco Husk Reptile Substrate Snake Bedding for a Tortoise, Ball Python, Gecko, Frog, or Lizard Habitat Terrarium Tank • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems • Amazon Business $33.00 1 $33.00
Tfwadmx Natural Driftwood Aquarium Decor Wood Branches, 3 Pieces 7-9.5" Fish Tank Drift Wood Decoration, Terrarium Mopani Wood for Aquarium Freshwater Reptile Tank • Amazon Business $15.80 2 $31.60
Silverlake Craft Foam Block - 24 Pack of 6x6x1 EPS Polystyrene Cubes for Crafting, Modeling, Art Projects and Floral Arrangements - Sculpting Block DIY School & Home Art Projects (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $27.59 1 $27.59
Horticultural Charcoal for Indoor Plants (12 Quarts), Hardwood Soil Additive for Orchids, Terrariums, and Gardening • Amazon Business $24.24 1 $24.24
Loctite Tite Foam Big Gaps Spray Foam Sealant, Polyurethane Expanding Foam Insulation - 12 fl oz Can, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $7.98 3 $23.94
Habitats: From Ocean Trench to Tropical Forest • Amazon Business $23.64 1 $23.64
3M Production Sandpaper - Assorted Grit, 9" x 11", Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $3.72 6 $22.32
6LB Succulent and Cactus Gravel Pebbles, 1/5 Inch Natural Decorative Polished Stones, River Rocks for Plants, Vases, Aquariums, Terrarium and Outdoor Gardening, Mixed Color • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Yoochee Window Screen Replacement - DIY Custom Adjustable Fiberglass Screen Mesh - Durable Screen Roll for Windows Doors and Patio Screen(39" x 118", Charcoal/Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
The Wild Lives of Reptiles and Amphibians: A Young Herpetologist's Guide (Kathie and Ed Cox Jr. Books on Conservation Leadership, sponsored by The ... and the Environment, Texas State University) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Gorilla Super Glue - 0.5 oz • Blick Art Materials $5.36 3 $16.08
Legigo 1.2LBS Premium Sphagnum Moss for Plants- 20QT Natural Succulent Carnivorous Plant Moss Dried, Long Fiber Orchid Moss for Orchid Repotting Succulent Sarracenia Potted Plants Gardening & Reptiles • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Beware the Burmese Pythons: And Other Invasive Animal Species • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Razor Blade Scraper, 4" Scraper Tool with 10 Extra Replacement Metal Blades, Razor Scraper Remover for Cleaning Paint, Caulk, Adhesive, Label, Decal, Sticker from Window, Glass, Tile, Floor, Stove Top • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50

Materials cost

$581.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.43

Sales tax

 $41.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$677.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.54

Total project goal

$796.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $796.92

3 Donors

-$398.46

Donations toward project cost

-$338.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.77

match offer

-$398.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$338.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.77

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