I am currently a third-grade social studies and science teacher at our elementary school in Washington, D.C. Our scholars are some of the brightest in the city! In science, we like to make science fun by participating in hands-on learning labs to understand real-life concepts!
Help STEMulate our scholars' green thumbs by supporting their garden!
Since the pandemic, home gardens (popularly known as Victory Gardens during war times) have exploded! Let's take it back to the basics by teaching kids how to grow their own food sustainably! We plan to use the Square Foot Gardening method, which truly encompasses all elements of STEM; we will use science (a plant's life cycle and how environmental factors affect a plant's growth), technology (using the internet to research the best possible plants for zone 7a), engineering (to determine the best type of garden bed), and mathematics (depending on the plant, how many seeds per plot arranged in arrays) as we navigate our gardens. We will use all of the materials in this project to develop and maintain a vegetable and fruit garden, with each student having their own square foot plot to grow a plant of their choice. Scholars will also reap what they sow- they get to harvest and enjoy their plants once they reach maturity! What a delicious victory!
More than half 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
Garden Tool Kit for Young Gardeners
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$20.66
20
$413.20
IMERAGO 15 PCS Kids Aprons with Pockets Adjustable Chef Painting Aprons Bulk for Girls Boys Aged 6-13 Cooking Baking Crafting Black
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$29.99
2
$59.98
20 Pack Garden Kneeling Pad Garden Knee Pads Thick Foam Knee Mat Waterproof Knee Cushions for Kneeling Multi Functional Blue Kneeler for Praying, Gardening, Baby Bath, Yoga, Exercise, 15.4 x 6.7 Inch
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$43.99
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$43.99
Chumia 30 Pcs Bypass Pruning Shears Gardening Scissors Heavy Duty Scissors Trimming Garden Clippers Hand Tree Pruner for Yard Gardening Plants Hedge Flower Tree Cutting Secateurs, 6.9 Inch
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$37.99
1
$37.99
Burpee Natural Purpose Granular 4-Lb Organic Food for Growing Strong Plants | Good for Vegetable Garden, Flower Garden & Seed Starting, 4 lb, 4lb. Bag
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$8.59
3
$25.77
SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Count
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My First Garden: For Little Gardeners Who Want to Grow
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$15.17
1
$15.17
Gardening for Kids: Learn, Grow, and Get Messy with Fun STEAM Projects
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$14.99
1
$14.99
Gardening Lab for Kids: 52 Fun Experiments to Learn, Grow, Harvest, Make, Play, and Enjoy Your Garden (Volume 24) (Lab for Kids, 24)
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$14.89
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$14.89
Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom (DK Our World in Pictures)
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$14.59
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$14.59
Square Foot Gardening with Kids: Learn Together: - Gardening Basics - Science and Math - Water Conse
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$13.79
1
$13.79
We Garden Together!: Projects for Kids: Learn, Grow, and Connect with Nature
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$12.99
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$12.99
Butterfly Stakes, 50pcs 11.5inch Garden Butterfly Ornaments, Waterproof Butterfly Decorations for Indoor/Outdoor Yard, Patio Plant Pot, Flower Bed, Home Decoration
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$10.98
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$10.98
From Seed to Plant
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$7.98
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$7.98
1100 Ft Natural Jute Twine String 2mm 3ply Thin Ribbon Hemp Twine for Craft Plant Gift Wrapping Christmas Handmade Arts Decoration Packing String Bulk (1100 Ft (330M))
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$6.99
1
$6.99
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: In My Garden (Look & Learn)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: In My Garden (Look & Learn)
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt: (Nature Book for Kids, Gardening and Vegetable Planting, Outdoor Nature Book) (Over and Under)
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$6.83
1
$6.83
Materials cost
$759.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$45.59
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$846.76
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.43
Total project goal
$996.19
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$996.19
3 Donors
-$924.87
Donations toward project cost
-$793.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$131.23
Matching donations from our partners
-$62.50
Match offers toward project cost
-$53.12
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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