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Goal

My goal is to create a calm learning environment for my students as well as help foster responsibility of students in my classroom.  

What will be done with my students

Many students come to school stressed because of things that have happened at home or things that are happening at school. School should be a place where students feel safe, calm, and appreciated. All students need a safe, calming space in their classroom where they can go to decompress but still receive instruction from their teacher. Aquariums can provide this space for students. I would also like to include some quiet fidget items for students to use while in the area with the aquarium watching the fish to help foster the calm the the Beta and water flowing in the aquarium can create.
I also believe that with this one time grant, I can help foster a sense of responsibility among my students. Being responsible for taking care of our class pet on a rotating basis makes students feel needed, when they may not have that feeling at home. 

Benefits to my students

I currently teach 40 students but this aquarium potentially has the ability to impact hundreds of students. Any student who is having a rough time, can come to my classroom and listen to the flowing water and watch the fish swim around. This can help calm them down and give them the ability to return to their classroom with a different outlook on the rest of their day.  

Budget Narrative

All prices are from PetsMart. I accounted for maintenance that will need to be done on the aquarium over time such as filter changes, water changes, and food. I chose the male halfmoon beta for its vibrant colors and large flowing fins that make it calming to watch swim around. An example is pictured along with the grant. I would also like to include some fidget items for students to use while in the area of the aquarium to promote the calming environment that the aquarium and the fish will create in our classroom. These fidget items will be purchased through Amazon. I have also requested storage containers for the fidget items as well as a container to safely store the extra items for the aquarium. 

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