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Dyeing Fabric with Natural Resources

Help me give my students the necessary garden resources; indoor hydroponic garden, raised garden beds, seeds, and cotton bandanas and totes, to learn about dying fabric with natural resources-plants!

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Celebrating 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

My students are already enjoying helping maintain our current gardens. I want to teach them how beneficial and versatile growing plants are.

My students will learning how to dye fabric with natural dyes from the plants that will grow and take care of.

They will learn through experimentation which plants make the most potent dyes and how sustainable it is. Students will also learn how traditional cultures used plants to dye their fabrics.

I am requesting an indoors, hydroponic garden that students will be able to grow plants year round. This project is requesting galvanized garden beds to grow plants outside. In addition to the garden beds, I am requesting non-GMO seeds and onion bulbs. The vinegar and totes will help during the process of dyeing the cotton fabric bandanas and totes.

We will be comparing and contrasting the different ways to grow plants and seasonal plants and flowers. Students will learn the pros and cons of growing plants in an indoor hydroponic garden and in a traditional outdoors garden bed. They will learn how hydroponic gardens function and provide an alternative way to grow fresh food. Students will be responsible for assembling, and maintaining the gardens and plants. They will be comparing which plants are the strongest or weakest dyes for the fabrics using a note taker to keep their data and observations. They will create the criteria for comparing the natural dyes as weak or strong. They will research how to use the plants to dye; either by using it raw and/or cooking it. And in turn, learn how traditional cultures use plants to dye fabrics. Students will also compare natural dyes to synthetic dyes; learning about the benefits and negative implications of each dye.

Project tagged as

Hartford, CT
Grades PreK-2
Climate & The Environment
Engineering & Technology
Traditional School
Lab Equipment
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Almon will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by January 17.

Mrs. Almon Dwight Bellizzi School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Rise Gardens Triple Rise Garden Cloud - Adult • School Specialty $1,349.00 1 $1,349.00

Land Guard 8×4×2 ft Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit, Galvanized Planter Raised Garden Boxes Outdoor, Large Metal Raised Garden Beds for Vegetables. • Amazon Business $89.99 3 $269.97

Carolina Creative Natural Cotton Bandana - 21" x 21" • Blick Art Materials $2.99 40 $119.60

Storage Tote 17.8 gal 23 1/2 in x 18 5/8 in x 12 1/4 in Clear Body Clear Lid Clear • Grainger $29.97 3 $89.91

FORTUNO 2 Pack 4 Ft Round Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit Box 48 Inches Metal Outdoor Flower Bed Steel Patio Ground Planter for Planting Vegetables and Herb, Silver • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00

Gardeners Basics Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers • Amazon Business $28.45 2 $56.90

40 Pcs Canvas Tote Bags Bulk Sublimation Blank Natural Cotton Tote Reusable Grocery Cloth Large Shopping Bags and PTFE Sheet for Iron on Heat Transfer DIY Craft Gift, White • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99

Juvale 6 Pack Empty Plastic Spray Bottles 16 oz – Bulk Red Squirt Water Sprayer for Hair, Cleaning Solutions, and Plants with Adjustable Nozzle and Misting Trigger • Amazon Business $17.11 1 $17.11

Onion Bulblets Pack of 30 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $14.13 1 $14.13

Iberia All Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Gallon - 5% Acidity • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Gardeners Basics Lettuce and Greens Heirloom Vegetable Seed Non-GMO Seeds for Planting Indoors and Outdoor - Lettuce Buttercrunch, Romaine, Arugula, Kale and Spinach, Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $10.40 1 $10.40

Marigold Sparky Mix Seeds - 999+ Heirloom Flower Seeds for Planting Indoors and Outdoors in Your Home Garden - Non GMO, USA Grown - Annual, Open Pollinated Wildflower Seeds Bulk for Companion Planting • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost			$2,065.95
Vendor shipping charges			$426.54
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$30.99
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$2,553.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$450.61
Total project goal			$3,004.09
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Total project goal			$3,004.09
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$3,004.09

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Dyeing Fabric with Natural Resources

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.