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Mrs. Kiefer's from Chandler AZ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Can We Build a Sustainable Ecosystem?

Help me give my students a chance to create a terrarium. This experiment will provide hands-on experience with engineering, microbiology, water, carbon, nitrogen cycles, and stewardship. We will need a glass container, pebbles, charcoal, succulents, and moss.

  • 2 donors
  • $841 still needed

expires Jul 10

  • 2 donors
  • $841 still needed
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The fourth quarter will be filled with opportunities for students to connect the concepts learned throughout the year. Students will use the Biology concepts learned to build a sustainable ecosystem or terrarium with the requested kits, plants, jars, and digital activities from TPT.

This experiment provides hands-on experience with plants, their growth requirements, and an understanding of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, the water cycle, the carbon cycle, and the nitrogen cycle.

Students will use engineering to research design and construct a terrarium. Planning and constructing a terrarium will propel students through innovative and creative thinking in problem-solving throughout this experiment.

Students will apply mathematical concepts such as measurement and data analysis to monitor and maintain the terrarium assessing the sustainability of the terrestial ecosystem.

Building a terrarium as a student can integrate various STEM disciplines and provide a holistic learning experience that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and scientific inquiry.

Mrs. Kiefer's
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
TerraGreen Creations Succulent Planter Kit - Terrarium Kit with Succulent Soil, Gravel, Pebble, Moss, • Amazon Business $22.85 4 $91.40
Large Bog Terrarium Plant Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $55.98 1 $55.98
KooK Glass Kitchen Jars, Food & Cookie Storage Containers for Pantry, Bathroom Apothecary Canisters, Dishwasher Safe, with Chalk, Label, Plastic Scoops, 1/2 Gallon, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $26.14 2 $52.28
Easy to Grow Houseplants (Pack of 6), Live House Plants in Containers, Growers Choice Plant Set in Planters with Potting Soil Mix, Home Décor Planting Kit or Outdoor Garden Gifts by Plants for Pets • Amazon Business $21.29 2 $42.58
Large Glass Plant Terrarium – House Succulent Glass Terrarium Kit with Lip Glass Greenhouse Terrarium for Plant (Black 1) • Amazon Business $33.08 1 $33.08
Anchor Hocking 1.5 Gallon Montana Glass Jar with Lid (2 piece, brushed metal, dishwasher safe) • Amazon Business $32.70 1 $32.70
American Atelier Canister Set 3-Piece Glass Jars in 33oz, 44oz & 60oz Chic Retro w/ Airtight Lids, Chalkboard, for Cookies, Candy, Coffee, Flour, Sugar, Rice, Pasta, Cereal & More, Clear • Amazon Business $15.87 2 $31.74
Anchor Hocking Montana 1.5 Gallon Glass Jar with Lid, Black Metal Lid • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Dunecraft Sensory Eco-Biosphere Plant Dome with 5 Different Seeds • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 1 $26.06
Cute Farms Terrarium Starter Kit | Moss, Vermiculite, Soil, Pebbles, Plant Food, Finishing Tools, Build and Care Guide | DIY Succulent Terrarium Kit for Adults and Kids (Large Kit) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Folinstall Wide Mouth Apothecary Jar with Lid, 0.5 Gallon Glass Jar for Kitchen Storage and Laundry Room Organization, 72 oz Clear Glass Container for Cookie, Candy, Sugar, Flour, Nuts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$641.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.95

Sales tax

 $45.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$757.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.63

Total project goal

$890.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $890.85

2 Donors

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $840.85

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