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Ms. Joann Detelj from Bronx, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds: Bringing Hydroponics and Air Plants to Our Classroom!

Help me give my students air plants, containers to plant hold them, and hydroponics sets.

  • $386 goal

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

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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 Project

Our third graders in the South Bronx are a vibrant, curious group of learners who love asking questions, exploring new ideas, and getting hands-on with their education. Many of our students live in a dense urban environment where access to green spaces and fresh, natural experiences can be limited. Inside our classroom, I want to create a space where they can connect with nature every day — to grow not just plants, but also their confidence, responsibility, and scientific thinking.

Through this project, we hope to bring hydroponics kits and air plants into our classroom.

Hydroponics — growing plants without soil — will allow students to explore life science concepts up close, watching roots form and plants thrive in water-based systems they set up and care for themselves. Air plants, which grow without soil, will help students learn about different types of plants and ecosystems while adding beauty and calmness to our learning space.

These materials will give students a chance to:

Conduct hands-on experiments about plant growth, water cycles, and ecosystems.

Learn about sustainability, food systems, and the future of farming.

Build responsibility by caring for living things daily.

Experience the calming mental health benefits of greenery in their environment.

Ms. Joann Detelj PS 146 Edward J Collins Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bronx, NY 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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden - Herb Garden with Grow Light, 15 Pods Stainless Steel Indoor Garden Kit, Auto Timer, Gardening Gift for All Ages • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Ahopegarden Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System: 12 Pods Plant Germination Kit Garden Kit Growth Lamp Countertop with LED Grow Light Hydrophonic Planter Grower Harvest Vegetable Lettuce • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Tillandsia Air Plants Live Indoor Plants (50 Pack), Air Plants Bulk Party Favors or Wedding Favors Live Plants, Air Plant Lover Gifts, DIY Terrarium Kit, Air Succulents Plants Live by Plants for Pets • Amazon Business $52.80 1 $52.80
Hydroponic Garden Aquaponic Fish Tank Plants Growing System Self-Cleaning Seed Sprouter Tray • Amazon Business $48.95 1 $48.95
Lillian Collection Premium Clear Fluted Plastic Serving Bowls - 10 oz. 10 Count - Reusable Clear Plastic Bowls, Perfect Snack Bowls and Salad Bowls for Birthday, Wedding, Themed Party & Other Events • Amazon Business $9.19 3 $27.57
Hygloss Bucket O' Gravel - Assorted Neon Colors, Pkg of 6, 6 oz each • Blick Art Materials $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$283.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.79

Total project goal

$385.28

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