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

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Growing Green Dreams: Cultivating Environmental Stewardship Through School Gardens

Help me give my students reusable seed starter kits and dimmable LED grow lights to support our school garden project, fostering hands-on learning about plant growth and environmental stewardship.

  • 4 donors
  • $244 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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 adore the boundless energy and curiosity my students bring to our school garden project. Their eagerness to learn about the environment and sustainability fuels our mission to cultivate green thumbs and eco-conscious minds. With the reusable seed starter kits, students will embark on a journey of discovery as they plant seeds, observe germination, and nurture young plants. For instance, we'll use these kits to start a variety of vegetables and herbs, allowing students to witness firsthand the transformation from seed to harvest. Additionally, they'll learn the importance of reusability and reducing waste by utilizing these trays for multiple planting cycles.

Empowering our students lies at the heart of this project.

By harnessing the power of dimmable LED grow lights, we ensure that learning doesn't stop when the sun sets. These lights illuminate the path to year-round gardening education, allowing students to witness the miracles of photosynthesis and plant development regardless of outdoor conditions. Our ultimate goal is to instill in students a sense of responsibility for the environment and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to become conscientious stewards of our planet.

Ms. ORN
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FECiDA Dimmable LED Grow Light 1000W, 2024 Best 2x2ft Grow Tent Light, UV-IR Included Full Spectrum Plant Growing Lamps for Indoor Plants with Daisy Chain Function, Quiet Built-in Fan • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
6pcs Reusable Seed Starter Kit, 72 Cells Seed Starter Trays, Silicone Seedling Starter Trays for Starting Plant Seeds with Flexible pop-Out Cells, Indoor Gardening Plant Germination Trays • Amazon Business $17.09 2 $34.18

Materials cost

$174.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.49

Total project goal

$243.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $243.26

2 Donors

-$112.81

Donations toward project cost

-$110.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.92

match offer

-$112.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$95.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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