Imagine if every child had access to a garden in their classroom. As a teacher, I want to bring that possibility to life. Not only will it benefit more than my student's health – it could also revolutionize the classroom experience. Prepackaged food is often made in large, energy-intensive food-manufacturing systems that contribute to pollution. In fact, it’s been estimated that the food system consumes 17-20% of American fossil fuel and that 29% of the food is wasted.
A school garden can help my students understand the origins and diversity of food, broadening their perspective about which foods are natural and healthy.
A garden will give my students the opportunity fruits and vegetables they may not find in the local supermarket in our area. By growing new types of plants, my students will learn to expand their palate beyond the bland, salty or sweet foods they may be used to.
With this indoor garden they will be introduced to a local, sustainable food system. The pride of growing their own plants is something they’ll want to tell others about.My goal is that the garden will touch the community and bring awarness to food waste. Sustainability is the goal.
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
AeroGarden Harvest with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit - Hydroponic Indoor Garden, Black
• Amazon Business
$109.95
2
$219.90
MIXC 10 Packs Seed Starter Tray Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Dome (120 Cells Total Tray) Seed Starting Trays Plant Starter Kit and Base Mini Greenhouse Germination Kit for Seeds Growing Starting
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
AeroGarden Heirloom Salad Greens Mix Seed Pod Kit - Salad Kit for AeroGarden Indoor Garden, 6-Pod
• Amazon Business
$15.72
1
$15.72
Materials cost
$254.61
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$288.43
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$50.90
Total project goal
$339.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$339.33
3 Donors
-$159.08
Donations toward project cost
-$153.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$5.86
match offer
-$159.07
Match offer toward project cost
-$135.21
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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