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Mrs. Zelasco from Bronx, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Healthy Habits Through Food Exploration

Help me give my students the tools to build healthy nutrition habits and learn to cook.

  • $275 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This project aims to equip 4th graders with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their nutrition by engaging them in hands-on learning experiences related to food cultivation, preparation, and consumption.

Cultivating Healthy Habits Through Food Exploration Project aims to foster a dynamic learning environment where students gain practical knowledge through experimentation and exploration.

By growing and juicing their vegetables, students are more likely to be interested in consuming them. Students will learn healthy cooking methods that can be applied at home, encouraging them to make healthy food choices. Students will develop a foundational understanding of healthy eating habits by holding discussions and activities.

Students will collaborate to set up a hydroponic garden, learning about plant growth, essential nutrients, and the water cycle. They will plant vegetables and herbs of their choice, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. Once the vegetables and herbs mature, students will harvest them and use the juicer to create healthy and delicious drinks. This activity will expose them to the concept of incorporating fresh produce into their diet. Students will experiment with the electric skillet and griddle to prepare a variety of nutritious meals. This will introduce them to different cooking techniques and healthy alternatives to fried foods. The hot plate will be used to demonstrate basic cooking methods like boiling and steaming. Students can prepare healthy grains and side dishes, understanding the importance of balanced meals.

Throughout the project, students will participate in discussions about healthy eating habits, exploring concepts like portion control, food groups, and the importance of reading food labels.

Mrs. Zelasco
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aeitto Juicer Machines, Quiet Motor Juicer, Cold Press Juicer, Masticating Juicer, Celery Juicers, with Triple Modes,Reverse Function,Easy to Clean with Brush, Recipe for Vegetables And Fruits, Black • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Hydroponics Growing System Herb Garden - MUFGA 18 Pods Indoor Gardening System with LED Grow Light, Plants Germination Kit(No Seeds) with Pump System, Adjustable Height Up to 17.7" for Home, Black • Amazon Business $44.98 1 $44.98
OVENTE Electric Griddle with 16 x 10 Inch Flat Non-Stick Cooking Surface, Adjustable Thermostat, Essential Indoor Grill for Instant Breakfast Pancakes Burgers Eggs, Black GD1610B • Amazon Business $19.11 1 $19.11
OVENTE Countertop Infrared Single Burner, 1000W Electric Hot Plate with 7” Ceramic Glass Cooktop, 5 Level Temperature Setting & Easy to Clean Base, Compact Stove for Home Dorm Office, Black BGI101B • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
OVENTE Electric Skillet and Frying Pan, 12 Inch Round Cooker with Nonstick Coating, 1400W Power, Adjustable Temperature Control, Tempered Glass Lid with Vent and Cool Touch Handles, Black SK11112B • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$200.06

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.13

Total project goal

$274.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$274.19

4 Donors

-$137.10

Donations toward project cost

-$116.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.56

match offer

-$137.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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