Growing a Love for Science With California Native Plants
Help me give my students gloves and kneeling pads so we can continue our work in establishing a native habitat outside our classroom.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Holland's classroom raised $280
This project is fully funded
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 Students
It's often said that as we grow older, we begin to get less curious. My students defy this. As the school year goes on, they get more curious as they make connections between concepts and start looking at the world in new ways.
My students are curious and creative problem solvers who make insightful observations as they engage with and learn from each other.
I teach at a Title I school with a diverse population of students who show me every day that, if given the chance, they will rise to the occasion.
My Project
This year, our class was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to plant a native habitat right outside our classroom door. Students researched and selected plants, sheet mulched the area, and planted over eighteen native plant species to help support and increase biodiversity on our campus.
Next year we have plans to double the size of our native habitat but in order to maintain and expand our project, we need gloves and kneeling pads to keep students safe as they perform tasks such as weeding, planting, and more.
By providing us with these materials, you're not just helping my students learn to love science but also helping my students learn the value of working as a team and giving back to their campus. Days that we garden together are truly special and allow students to see the positive impact they're having on our campus. Best of all, this impact will only grow as future classes expand on the work already done and our native habitat continues to evolve throughout the years.
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
MicroFoam Nitrile Coated Work Gloves for General Purposes, Lightweight Work Gloves, 12 Pair Pack, Medium
• Amazon Business
$40.89
2
$81.78
12 Pack Showa Atlas NT370 Atlas Nitrile Garden Gloves - Medium (Assorted Colors)
• Amazon Business
$41.80
1
$41.80
InSassy Garden Kneeling Pad Kneeler Mat for Gardening, Baby Bath, Yoga, Prayers & Exercise - High Density Foam Kneeler - Available in 3 Sizes, Orange
• Amazon Business
$7.99
4
$31.96
InSassy Garden Kneeling Pad Kneeler Mat for Gardening, Baby Bath, Yoga, Prayers & Exercise - High Density Foam Kneeler - Available in 3 Sizes, Blue
• Amazon Business
$7.99
4
$31.96
Materials cost
$187.50
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$17.16
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.81
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$237.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.91
Total project goal
$279.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$279.38
4 Donors
-$226.00
Donations toward project cost
-$192.70
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$33.30
match offer
-$52.67
Match offer toward project cost
-$44.77
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Holland and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
