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Young Naturalists

Help me give my students what they need to become young urban naturalists!

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My Students

At our Title I school, students rely on the resourcefulness of the school community to seek out tools to help create the most engaging and impactful learning experiences. I have seen firsthand that when my students have the resources they need, to support passionate teaching, they thrive.

My students are curious and brilliant 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who are eager to learn and work together to explore and understand the natural environment that surrounds them, and to address some of the most pressing issues facing Red Hook and the NY Harbor that surrounds them, from climate change to food insecurity.

My Project

This year, I am teaching a NY Harbor STEM course to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. The purpose of this course is to empower students to explore, understand, and love the natural world that surrounds them. The school is in Red Hook, Brooklyn, which is surrounded by the New York Harbor-- the best outdoor classroom a teacher could ask for!

My hope in designing this course is not only for students to engage in place-based learning, but to share my personal passion for studying trees, identifying and foraging mushrooms, and birding with my soon-to-be young naturalists.

The binoculars, species identification guides, and naturalist notebooks will be used to observe and study the wildlife within and surrounding NY Harbor.

The tree/plant labels will be used for our "adopt-a-tree" project. After identifying all of the trees on our school block, students will adopt one tree, create a label to educate the community on what type of species it is, and then become a steward of that tree over the course of the year.

Given that mushroom foraging is not an option in Red Hook, I also want to give my students an opportunity to cultivate mushrooms, and to experience the joy of cooking with what they grow. The watering can will not only be used to grow the mushrooms but also for the mini hydroponic aero garden we already have. We are currently growing basil and hope to cook with it together as a class.

Ms. Shon Red Hook Neighborhood School Grades 6-8

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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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nature Journal: Blank and Lined Nature Notebook for Nature Journaling and Sketching • Amazon Business $6.99 15 $104.85
Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Growing Kit, Harvest Gourmet Oyster Mushrooms In 10 days, Top Gardening Gift, Holiday Gift, & Unique Gift • Amazon Business $15.14 3 $45.42
12" Stone Earth Frying Pan by Ozeri, with 100% APEO & PFOA-Free Stone-Derived Non-Stick Coating from Germany • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
FUMILE Acrylic Paint Pens,36 Colors Paint Marker Pen Set Ideal for Rock Wood, Metal, Plastic, Glass, Canvas, Ceramic，Easter Egg and more Painting, Bright Color, Low Odor, Easy to Ink, Convenient DIY. • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
STARTOSTAR 30-Pack Metal Plant Labels, 10.6" Garden Markers Reusable Nursery Tags for Vegetables Herb Flower Greenhouse • Amazon Business $23.90 1 $23.90
Fasmov 51 Oz Stainless Steel Watering Can Modern Style Watering Pot, Black • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Obuby Real Binoculars for Kids Gifts for 3-12 Years Boys Girls 8x21 High-Resolution Optics Mini Compact Binocular Toys Shockproof Folding Small Telescope for Bird Watching,Travel, Camping, Green • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Obuby Real Binoculars for Kids Gifts for 3-12 Years Boys Girls 8x21 High-Resolution Optics Mini Compact Binocular Toys Shockproof Folding Small Telescope for Bird Watching,Travel, Camping, Navy Blue • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Obuby Real Binoculars for Kids Gifts for 3-12 Years Boys Girls 8x21 High-Resolution Optics Mini Compact Binocular Toys Shockproof Folding Small Telescope for Bird Watching,Travel, Camping, Yellow • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Elite Gourmet Countertop Coiled, Electric Hot Burner, Temperature Controls, Power Indicator Lights, Easy to Clean, Single, Black • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
Mushrooms of the Northeast: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms (Mushroom Guides) • Amazon Business $15.26 1 $15.26
A Beginner's Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Birds of New York Field Guide (Bird Identification Guides) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59

Materials cost

$373.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.12

Total project goal

$480.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.81

4 Donors

-$459.81

Donations toward project cost

-$390.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.97

match offer

-$21.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.15

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