For our next reading module, my students will be learning about what plants need to survive and how they are essential to our planet. Food from plants and animals can provide important nutrients necessary for growth, good health, and energy. Creating an indoor garden would help support my unit on plant life while encouraging healthy eating habits.
The children will be learning about the life cycle of a plant and what plants need to grow. They will be growing their own zinnias that I hope they can bring home in time for Mother's Day. This unit will enhance their understanding of how growing our own vegetables benefits our health. Moreover, students will be able to engage in STEM activities to further their learning, such as Identifying and illustrating the essential parts of a plant, Learning about each plant part's functions, and Researching the basic needs of a plant's survival.
Measuring and tracking plant growth Observing the life cycle of a plant Discovering the nutritional benefits of each food
To successfully start an indoor garden, we will need the following items: flower and vegetable seeds, nutrient-rich soil
pots to transport plants, a root viewer kit, a mini greenhouse kit
lights to help the plants grow indoors
At the end of our unit, students can bring home flowers and vegetable plants to enjoy the fruits of their labor. I am certain that with your contribution, students can participate in real hands-on learning activities that they will remember for years to come.
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DUYOYU Kids Plant Growing Kit - Kids Greenhouse & Flower Growing Kit with Upgraded Irrigation & Grow Light โ Perfect Gardening for Kids๏ผSolar Green๏ผ
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$39.99
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$39.99
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, For Container Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Shrubs, Annuals, Perennials, Feeds up to 6 Months, 8 qt., 3-Pack
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$20.99
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$20.99
Back to the Roots Organic Coco Coir Value Pack | 10lb Compressed Block Expands to 15 Gallons
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$19.99
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$19.99
Root Viewer Kit for Kids - Grow Your Own Plant for Boys & Girls - Science STEM Toy & Craft Growing Kits for Ages 4-8 Birthday Easter Gifts for Boy, Girl 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Year Old - Gardening Set Toys
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$19.99
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$19.99
Lizhluzh Watering Can Indoor Plants, Indoor Watering Can 12 oz / 350 ml, Small Watering Can with Long Spout, Stainless Steel Plant Watering Can (Black)
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Zinnia Seeds (Dahlia Mix) - Approx 200 Flower Seeds - Premium Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, USA Origin
• Amazon Business
$6.99
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$6.99
iPower Full Spectrum LED Grow Light for Indoor Plant, Clip Growing Lamp with 3 Light Modes&10 Dimmable Levels, Auto On Off Timing 6 9 12Hrs, Red&Blue+White
• Amazon Business
$6.87
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$6.87
Materials cost
$152.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.29
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$185.07
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.66
Total project goal
$217.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$217.73
2 Donors
-$147.70
Donations toward project cost
-$126.54
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$21.16
match offer
-$68.86
Match offer toward project cost
-$58.53
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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