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Ms. Suastegui from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Future Scientists

Help me give my students seedling trays, nursery pots, a kids greenhouse, and a grow light to explore hands-on plant science and learn about sustainability through real-world gardening experiments

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Suastegui's classroom raised $205

This project is fully funded

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My Project

I love that my students are naturally curious, full of energy, and always excited to explore the world around them. They thrive when they get to work with their hands and engage in projects that connect learning to real life. Many of them don’t have access to gardens or outdoor science experiences at home, so I want to bring that opportunity into our classroom. With seedling trays and nursery pots, my students will learn how to plant, care for, and track the growth of various plants. The kids greenhouse will give us a safe, controlled environment to start our seedlings and observe the effects of temperature and humidity on plant growth. The grow light will allow us to continue learning even on cloudy days or during colder months, giving our plants the light they need and helping students see the power of technology in science. These tools will turn our classroom into a living lab, where students can ask questions, make predictions, record data, and draw conclusions—all essential STEM skills. This project will not only teach plant science but also responsibility, patience, and teamwork.

The goal of this project is to engage students in hands-on STEM learning by creating a classroom garden where they can explore plant life cycles, environmental science, and sustainable growing practices through real-world experimentation.

Ms. Suastegui Grape Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Plant Growing Kit, Kids Gardening Greenhouse Growing Kit with Drip Irrigation and Grow Lights, Science STEM Toys Terrarium Kit for Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old,Kids Flower Growing Kit • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
RooTrimmer 5-Pack 32 Cell Seedling Trays & 160 Pack 2" Soft Clear Nursery Pots -Thickened Durable Plant Starter Kit for Seed Germination (5 Sets) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Plant Grow Light,yadoker LED Growing Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants,Height Adjustable, Automatic Timer, 5V Low Safe Voltage,Idea for Large Plant Light, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $32.49 1 $32.49
PURPLE STAR 1N 50 Packs Cupcake Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome- Planting Containers Cups- Small Flower Pots for Indoor Outdoor Plant Succulent Vegetable (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49

Materials cost

$129.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$173.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.67

Total project goal

$204.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $204.47

1 Donor

-$102.23

Donations toward project cost

-$86.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.33

match offer

-$102.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$86.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.34

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 $0.00

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