My students need materials to transform our recently approved garden space into an outdoor learning garden classroom! We need large composting bins, tools, and storage.
My students (and our entire campus) are curious, innovative, and hard-working. They are a very diverse group, but their differences make them unique and appreciate each other. We love technology, but also love hands-on investigations We crave an outdoor learning space to compliment our technology!
My students are not only culturally diverse, but they come with many personalities and interests.
Our campus focuses on STEM, and understands that students need to be ready for future jobs. It is our calling and mission to provide the students with as many enriching, varied, meaningful experiences as possible. Our Our students are forward-thinking and deserve as many opportunities to grow as we can provide them. They thrive with hands-on learning, and benefit when they can solve real-world problems that our outdoor learning classroom can provide. This outdoor learning classroom will be a great way to incorporate more hands-on problem based learning into our standard curriculum!
My Project
My students (and our entire campus!) will benefit from our school garden. We are not only putting in a raised bed garden, but we are creating an outdoor learning garden classroom! We will be adding a composting area with compost collection with scraps from our cafeteria We have an additional worm bin and viewing area. We are installing a weather station with thermometer and rain gauge, an insect habitat, a sundial to study shadows, some storage, garden tools, and will need a wheelbarrow to lug around all our compost to our plants! The students will have a courtyard garden to safely learn and explore. They will learn that they can make a difference in their lives and others through healthy eating, organic gardening, and giving back to the environment and others with donated produce going to our local food network. We cannot wait to break ground on this innovative space!
Our outdoor learning garden is an asset to our school, nature and community.
We want students to know where their food comes from. Students will learn to take ownership and pride in work. They will learn to be environmentally conscious by using organic soil and pest control methods. We will learn about native plants, and conserving water. Students will connect what they learn in class indoors to real-world applications outside. Students will become problem solvers and independent thinkers.
InSassy (TM) Garden Kneeler Wave Pad - High Density Foam for Best Knee Protection (Green)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
4
$39.96
GardenHOME Ergonomic Garden Tools 4 Piece Tool Set
• Amazon Business
$17.99
2
$35.98
Niteangel Natural Insect Hotel Bee Bug House/Hotel
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Fiskars 70246935 Ergo Scratch Tool Garden Cultivator
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
EcoSafe Kitchen Caddy KCBLK Food Waste Bin, Plastic, 2-Gallon, Black
• Amazon Business
$11.75
2
$23.50
GardenMate 25-Pack 11.5'' Metal Plant Label LARGE
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
TAYLOR 2708 Jumbo Junior Rain Gauge
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
Gardening Gloves Womens Garden and Yard Work Tool 4 Pair Pack Small to Medium Nitrile Coated Lightweight Breathable Stretchable Durable for Safety to Prevent Blisters using Pruning Shears 100% Money Back Guarantee Machine Washable Enhance Your Garden Experience Today!
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Fiskars Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears
• Amazon Business
$11.47
1
$11.47
Fiskars Softouch Weeder (7060)
• Amazon Business
$5.58
2
$11.16
Fiskars Ergo Scratch Trowel Garden Tool (7022)
• Amazon Business
$8.51
1
$8.51
Springfield Vertical Thermometer and Hygrometer (9.125-Inch)
• Amazon Business
$6.03
1
$6.03
Materials cost
$1,506.62
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$22.60
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,559.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$275.16
Total project goal
$1,834.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,834.38
39 Donors
-$1,062.24
Donations toward project cost
-$936.80
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$125.44
Matching donations from our partners
-$732.26
Match offers toward project cost
-$622.42
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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