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Mrs. Hernandez from Lawndale, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finding a Solution for Pollution

My students need science books/materials to grow an indoor garden such as 6 scopes, slides, books, & boards to gather data on the effects of pollution on plant growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hernandez's classroom raised $2,573

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

"Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans," ~Jacques-Yves Cousteau once said. At times, it does appear that they have become global garbage cans. Please help me teach my students on how pollution affects a plant's life cycle.

I work with a large culturally and linguistically diverse group of learners.

I work with students with autism, students with specific learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, and students who may benefit from small group interventions. Close to 90% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, and about 60% of our students are English language learners.

My Project

This project was inspired by Planting Detroit Solutions for Pollution written by Ms. Vansickle. My students will gather information about the plant cycle and pollution by reading a variety of science books. They will make predictions about the effects of pollution on plant growth. They will conduct hands-on experiments to find out the effects of pollution on plant growth by planting their own plants. Throughout this process my students will draw their observations/conclusions on their own book. They will be given a chance to evaluate, then draw/label the stages of the life cycle of a plant. They will question why a plant grows more or less with/without water, air, or soil pollution. My students will have an opportunity to observe and collect data by using magnifying tools, slides, microscopes, and PH strips to observe their plants. Then, they will research ways to reduce pollution. Afterwards, they will create tri-fold poster presentations and present them to their peers.

Please help my students by contributing to science books/materials to grow an indoor garden such as 6 scopes, slides, blank books, & boards to gather data on the effects pollution has on plant growth.

These resources will help my students have a better understanding of the effects of pollution. These skills are important for my students to become higher level thinkers and problem solvers.

Mrs. Hernandez F.D. Roosevelt Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GROWLAB II TABLETOP INDOOR GARDEN • Frey Scientific $483.26 1 $483.26
Wolfe 20x Student Scope • Carolina Biological Supply Company $76.50 6 $459.00
BOOKS PROTECT OUR PLANET SET OF 5 • Frey Scientific $47.96 1 $47.96
Plant Anatomy Identification Student Microscope Slide Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $25.60 6 $153.60
BOOKS HOW DOES MY HOME WORK SET OF 4 • Frey Scientific $23.36 1 $23.36
Presentation Boards • Nasco $47.39 2 $94.78
Bookmaking Classroom Pack Makes 30 6 x 9 Books • Nasco $42.80 2 $85.60
GS163 - Life Cycles Vocabulary Readers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
MAGNIFIER GIANT FOLDING • Frey Scientific $11.66 1 $11.66
Science Vocabulary Readers Life Cycles • Nasco $57.76 1 $57.76
A True Book Environmental Disasters Series • Nasco $52.28 1 $52.28
True Book Earth Science Series • Nasco $41.61 1 $41.61
RE996 - Earth & Environment Theme Book Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.50 1 $34.50
GG865 - Plants Book Library - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.50 1 $34.50
SEED ASSORTMENT PK • Frey Scientific $25.16 1 $25.16
FLOWER POT 4.5'' PK/10 • Frey Scientific $6.26 4 $25.04
MAGNIFIER STUDENT 3X AND 6X • Frey Scientific $0.54 36 $19.44
Dissecting Forceps, Economy, Stainless Steel, 4-1/2 inches • Carolina Biological Supply Company $1.57 10 $15.70
Universal pH Indicator Strips, Range 0-14, Pack of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.25 1 $15.25
Microscope Slides, Student-Grade, Standard, Box of 72 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $7.47 2 $14.94
POTTING SOIL 8 LB • Frey Scientific $3.24 3 $9.72
Nascos EZ Spray Bottle Quart • Nasco $2.21 1 $2.21
Nascos EZ Spray Bottle Pint • Nasco $1.94 1 $1.94

Materials cost

$1,789.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $176.94

Sales tax

 $163.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,186.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$385.90

Total project goal

$2,572.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,572.66

2 Donors

-$97.00

Donations toward project cost

-$82.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.55

match offer

-$2,475.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$2,104.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$371.35

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