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Ms. O'Shaughnessey from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Greenhouse and Gardening Tools

Help me give my students fans, potting mix, a storage shelf, and garden tools to use in their greenhouse and garden.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. O'Shaughnessey's classroom raised $557

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Our school has both a greenhouse and a garden. However, since Co-Vid, the the students have not been able to use the greenhouse to its full capabilities. We're hoping to spend the summer working to re-do it and plant new things (hence the new soil!)! During this time, the green house will be warm while the students are working, making fans a necessity.

These tools will allow the students to learn to grow their own foods at school.

We will be able to organize and store the tools on the shelving and in the bins. They will be using them both in the greenhouse as well as in the food garden and pollinator garden outside. These skills are vital for urban students to learn and take home to their families.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 9-12
Climate & The Environment
Science
Traditional School
Lab Equipment
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. O'Shaughnessey Lindblom Math Science Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

999 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Amazon Basics 20-Inch High-Velocity Industrial Fan with 3 Speeds, Durable Metal Construction and Aluminum Blades, Ideal for Industrial & Commercial Spaces, 30 Watts, Black, 9.45"D x 23.43"W x 23.82"H • Amazon Business $51.14 2 $102.28

Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, 16 qt., 2-Pack • Amazon Business $23.16 4 $92.64

Amazon Basics 5-Shelf Adjustable, Heavy Duty Storage Shelving Unit (350 lbs loading capacity per shelf), Steel Organizer Wire Rack, Black, 36" L x 14" W x 72" H • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99

Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears 5/8” Garden Clippers - Plant Cutting Scissors with Sharp Precision-Ground Steel Blade • Amazon Business $13.98 3 $41.94

Fiskars Ergo Weeder - Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole - Lawn and Yard Tools - Black/Orange • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95

Fiskars Ergo Trowel - Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Tool with Hang Hole - Lawn and Yard Tools - Black/Orange • Amazon Business $7.03 5 $35.15

Skywin Plastic Stackable Storage Bins - 4 Pack Open Front Storage Bins with Curved-Handle designs For Toy Organizers and Storage Bins For Pantry, Kitchen, and Bathroom Essentials (Curved-Handle) • Amazon Business $30.62 1 $30.62

O-Cedar Pet Pro Broom & Step-On Dustpan PowerCorner, Red • Amazon Business $13.97 2 $27.94

Materials cost			$436.51
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.55
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$473.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$83.48
Total project goal			$556.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$556.54
3 Donors			-$265.04
Donations toward project cost			-$247.78
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$17.26
Matching donations from our partners			-$265.04
Match offers toward project cost			-$225.28
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$39.76
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$26.47
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Greenhouse and Gardening Tools

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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