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Ms. Werner from Charleston, SC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Digging Into Learning: a Worm Farm

Help me give my students a complete worm farm so that they can learn hands on about decomposition and soil health.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Werner's classroom raised $420

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project is to help our middle school students engage in hands on environmental science by funding a worm farm for our special education classroom and school. This interactive project will teach students about composting, sustainability and the vial role works play in our ecosystem.

Our students have revitalized a school garden, where we are incorporating a sensory aspect as well and want to combine with a leadership class that is collecting compost for us.

Our students are curious, enthusiastic learners who thrive when given the opportunity to explore science through real world applications and hands on learning. Many come from diverse backgrounds and some have limited access to outdoor learning experiences. By bringing a worm farm into our classroom and school, we can provide them with a unique, hands-on way to learn about decomposition, soil health, and sustainable practices.

We are requesting funding for a classroom worm composting bin, red wiggler worms, bedding material, and educational resources to help students understand and manage the worm farm. Students will be responsible for feeding and maintaining the worm bin, tracking the decomposition process, and using the nutrient-rich compost to enhance our school garden.

They will learn valuable skills in observation, data collection, and problem-solving as they monitor the health of our worms and analyze their impact on soil quality.

Your generous contribution will provide our students with the resources they need to build and maintain a thriving worm farm. This project will cultivate a lifelong appreciation for environmental science and sustainability while empowering students to take action in their community. Every donation, big or small, will make a difference in helping us bring science to life!

Thank you for supporting hands-on learning and helping our students dig deep into science!

Ms. Werner Northwoods Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charleston, SC View local requests

Nearly all 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

600 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAZE Three Level Worm Farm Compost Bin • Amazon Business $111.50 1 $111.50
Worm Nerd Composting Worms – Live Red Wriggler Compost Worms Mix – Sustainable Compost Worms Live for Organic Materials - Worm Composting Set for Better Soil Structure 250 Worms *CANNOT SHIP TO HAWAII • Amazon Business $34.77 2 $69.54
Magic Worm Bedding 25 lb • Carolina Biological Supply Company $44.83 1 $44.83
Worm Farm Accessory Kit for Red Wiggler Composting Bins (Moisture Meter, Thermometer, pH Meter + More) - Accessories Are An Essential Part of Any Worm Farm Starter Kit - Perfect For Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95
"What Can Red Wigglers Eat?" Infographic Refrigerator Magnet for Live Red Wiggler Worm Composting Bins - An Essential Accessory to Any Worm Farm Starter Kit - Perfect For Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Arcadia Garden Products Worm Chow - Jump & Jive Blend - 2 lbs, Wormeries, Vermiculture, Worm Feeding, Worm Nutrition (WN37) • Amazon Business $12.83 1 $12.83
Urban Worm Blanket - Fits Any Worm Bin Bag, Subpod, & More - Keep Worms Dark, Moist, & Warm - (1) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$295.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.83

Sales tax

 $20.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$356.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.95

Total project goal

$419.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $419.64

8 Donors

-$221.13

Donations toward project cost

-$202.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.61

match offer

-$181.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$154.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.13

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