Green Thumbs: Cultivating Curiosity and Connections with Hydroponics and Fungi
Help me give my students a creative indoor gardening experience for Earth Day equipped with a hydroponic gardening system, mushroom/lavender grow kits and indoor butterfly garden kits!
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
I would love to provide educational Earth Day projects for our 4th grade students that will foster environmental awareness and hands-on learning experiences. I would love to implement a hydroponics garden system, indoor butterfly garden, and mushroom grow kits in our classroom to celebrate Earth Day.
By incorporating these engaging activities into our curriculum for Earth Day, we can inspire our students to become ambassadors of the environment and instill in them a lifelong love for nature.
The hydroponics garden system will provide students with the opportunity to learn about sustainable gardening practices and the importance of conserving water. Through this hands-on experience, students will be able to observe plant growth firsthand, and grow their own edible vegetables at a rapid rate leading to a better understanding of the natural world around them.
The indoor butterfly kit will allow students to witness the life cycle of butterflies up close and personal. This interactive project will not only teach students about the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem but also instill a sense of responsibility in caring for living creatures.
Additionally, the mushroom grow kits will introduce students to the diverse world of fungi and the crucial role they play in decomposition. This unique experience will spark curiosity and promote a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all living organisms.
Back to the Roots Windowsill Planter: Lavender
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Back to the Roots Organic Mini Mushroom Grow Kit, Harvest Gourmet Oyster Mushrooms In 10 days, Top Gardening Gift, Holiday Gift, & Unique Gift
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$12.99
1
$12.99
250 Cherry Tomato Seeds Large | Non-GMO | Fresh Garden Seeds
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$5.95
2
$11.90
Burpee Kaleidoscope Blend Carrot Seeds 1500 seeds
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Sereniseed Certified Organic Leafy Greens Lettuce Seeds Collection (10-Pack) – 100% Non GMO, Open Pollinated – Grow Guide
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$9.99
1
$9.99
50 Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds - Heirloom Non-GMO USA Grown Vegetable Seeds for Planting - Pickling and Slicing Cucumber
• Amazon Business
$4.99
2
$9.98
Red Strawberry Seed 2000+ Seeds for Planting
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
The Old Farmer's Almanac Marigold Seeds (Petite Mixture) - Approx 200 Flower Seeds - Premium Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, USA Origin
• Amazon Business
$4.99
1
$4.99
Materials cost
$480.75
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$33.17
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.21
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$551.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$97.26
Total project goal
$648.39
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$648.39
2 Donors
-$70.00
Donations toward project cost
-$61.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$9.00
Cox Enterprises match offer
-$70.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$59.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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