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From Seeds to Systems: Bringing Science Alive in 5th Grade

Help me give my students composter starter kit, a water cycle model for hands-on science experiences in 5th grade. This would include growing plants using hydroponics, showing energy movement with decomposition, and the cause and effects of weather and erosion.

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Mrs. Roundy Enoch Elementary School
Cedar City, UT Grades 3-5

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This project will provide 5th grade students in a rural Utah classroom with hands-on science experiences aligned to Utah State Science Standards. With limited access to interactive STEM resources, these materials will bring meaningful, inquiry-based learning directly to students.

Hydroponics supplies, soil, seeds, and a compost bin will support life science instruction focused on plant growth, ecosystems, and sustainability.

Students will compare soil-based and hydroponic growing methods, observe plant development, and collect data to understand how water, nutrients, and light affect growth. The compost bin will allow students to explore decomposition and nutrient cycles while practicing environmentally responsible habits.

Weather and erosion materials will help students investigate Earth’s surface processes. Through hands-on models, students will explore how wind and water shape land-forms and will design solutions to reduce erosion, applying real-world problem-solving skills.

A water cycle model will allow students to observe evaporation, condensation, and precipitation in action. This interactive experience will deepen understanding of how water moves through Earth’s systems and connects to weather and climate.

Throughout the project, students will actively engage in scientific practices such as asking questions, conducting investigations, analyzing data, and constructing explanations. These experiences will increase student engagement, build critical thinking skills, and make science learning more accessible.

By integrating these materials into daily instruction, this project will create a more engaging and equitable science experience, helping rural students develop a strong foundation in science and a lasting curiosity about the world around them.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

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Mrs. Roundy Enoch Elementary School Grades 3-5 Cedar City, UT View local requests

More than a third 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
All Seasons Indoor Composter Starter Kit – 5 Gallon Tan Compost Bin For Kitchen Countertop With Lid, Spigot & 1 Gallon (2 lbs.) Bag Of Dry Bokashi Bran – by SCD Probiotics • Amazon Business $69.30 2 $138.60
Water Cycle Model Only • Nasco $86.66 1 $86.66
Potting Soil, 2-cu-ft Bag • Carolina Biological Supply Company $67.50 1 $67.50
STEM Toy Rock Science Kit Geology Mineral Specimen For Kid Geologists • Amazon Business $13.27 5 $66.35
PrepNaturals Reusable Plastic Containers with Lids, 60 Pack, Black, Meal Prep Bowls, Lunch Containers, BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free, Microwave and Freezer Safe • Amazon Business $29.69 2 $59.38
Domino Premium Pure Cane Sugar Cubes Dots, 1 Pound Box • Amazon Business $24.91 1 $24.91
Hydroponics Nutrients for Aerogarden(800ml in Total), Plant Food A & B Hydroponics Supplies, Indoor Plant Fertilizer for Hydroponics Growing System, Hydroponic Solution for Vegetables Thrive • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Gardeners Basics, 15 Herb Seeds for Planting Varieties Heirloom Non-GMO 5200+ Seeds Indoors, Hydroponics, Outdoors - Basil, Catnip, Chive, Cilantro, Oregano, Parsley, Peppermint, Rosemary and More • Amazon Business $17.05 1 $17.05
Alphatool 100 Pack Grow Sponges Replacement Compatible with AeroGarden - Seed Starters Pods for Improving Germination Rate Speed, Seeds Starting Kit for Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Ambgrow 50pcs Square Grow Baskets for Indoor Hydroponics Supplies, Hydroponics Growing System Plant Seed Pods Compatible with Partly QYO, LYKO,Idoo Hydroponic Garden System(Square • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Amazon Grocery, All Purpose Flour, 5 Lb • Amazon Business $1.70 1 $1.70

Materials cost

$513.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.78

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.75

Total project goal

$658.34

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Total project goal

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 $658.34

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