Growing Future Scientists: Exploring Ecosystems Through Hydroponics
Help me give my students hydroponic kits, ecosystem materials, and hands-on science tools to explore how plants grow, ecosystems function, and how we can create sustainable solutions right in our classroom.
$3,744 goal
This project expired on September 29, 2025.
This project expired on September 29, 2025.
My Project
My students are curious, creative, and eager to learn about the world around them. What I love most is their excitement for hands-on learning and their ability to ask thoughtful questions about science, nature, and how things work. They thrive when given opportunities to explore, observe, and make real-world connections.
This project will bring hydroponic systems, ecosystem kits, and science tools into our classroom, allowing students to investigate how plants grow without soil, how ecosystems function, and how humans can design sustainable solutions.
These resources will support our study of life science, while promoting problem-solving, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.
Many of my students don’t have access to this kind of interactive science at home. By funding this project, you’re helping me create a classroom where students don’t just learn science, they live it. Your support will make a lasting impact and inspire the next generation of innovators and environmental leaders.
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
45 students impacted
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Materials cost
$2,972.44
Vendor shipping charges
$135.02
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$44.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
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Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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Total project goal
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