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Mr. Zimmermann from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wildlife Watching at the Water's Edge

Help me give my students the best possible views of urban wildlife with binoculars and a viewing scope!

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My Project

Our school is called the New York Harbor Middle School for a reason: The harbor is our classroom! Once a week (sometimes more) we venture out of our school building to conduct field science along our waterfront in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Whether we are collecting data about the weather, measuring oysters at our oyster research station or sampling for water quality, my curious, creative, and conscientious 6th graders are the next generation of conservationists using what they learn in science and math to make a difference.

Our weekly field excursions not only build interest and connection with the natural world, but provide an environment to do real conservation science.

NY Harbor is home to a great diversity of wildlife, especially birds. Every field excursion we make, we keep a log of the different species we see. These binoculars and spotting scope will allow us to see so much more on our trips, and even give us the ability to take special birding trips during periods of migration.

Mr. Zimmermann Red Hook Neighborhood School Grades 6-8

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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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

40 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vortex Optics Diamondback HD Spotting Scopes (20-60x85 - Straight) • Amazon Business $499.00 1 $499.00
Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8x25 Waterproof Binoculars (Marigold) • Amazon Business $95.00 1 $95.00
Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8x25 Waterproof Binoculars (Poppy) • Amazon Business $95.00 1 $95.00
Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8x25 Waterproof Binoculars (Sea Foam) • Amazon Business $95.00 1 $95.00
Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8x25 Waterproof Binoculars (Cobalt) • Amazon Business $95.00 1 $95.00

Materials cost

$879.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$922.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.74

Total project goal

$1,084.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,084.92

5 Donors

-$598.45

Donations toward project cost

-$531.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.27

Matching donations from our partners

-$460.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$391.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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 $0.00

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