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Ms. Harnage from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Together: Aquaponics for a Sustainable Future

Help me give my students an aquaponic garden and seeds for our horticulture club.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harnage's classroom raised $396

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

I am excited to introduce you to the remarkable students of our school, who are genuinely special in their passion for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. These young minds are driven by a shared vision of a greener and more eco-friendly future, making them the perfect candidates for a transformative learning experience in aquaponics. Our goal is to provide our students with an Aquaponics Kit and a selection of seeds, allowing them to delve into hands-on, experiential learning that combines aquaculture and hydroponics along with traditional planting in our horticulture garden.

The items we are requesting will make a significant difference in our students' learning journey.

They will have the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of sustainable agriculture and resource management, fostering a deep understanding of the delicate balance between environmental responsibility and food production. These resources will empower our students to design, build, and maintain a fully functioning aquaponics system, promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills. Our aim is to develop critical thinkers who can tackle the ecological challenges of the future while growing their own produce.

Our project's goal is to nurture self-reliance and environmental awareness while fostering a strong sense of community among our students. By embracing aquaponics, we hope to cultivate a sense of responsibility for our planet and encourage innovative problem-solving, ensuring our students become informed, engaged, and passionate environmental stewards. With your generous support, we can provide the tools and knowledge they need to transform their vision into a reality, fostering a brighter, greener future for all. Your contribution will help us create a thriving aquaponics ecosystem and cultivate the next generation of environmental champions.

Ms. Harnage Rudecinda S Dodson Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA View local requests

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

120 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Back to the Roots Indoor Aquaponic Garden - 3 Gallon Self Watering, Mess-Free Planter and Self-Cleaning Fishtank for Herbs, Microgreens, Bamboo, Succulents, and Houseplants, support Fish • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System: 12 Pods Plant Germination Kit Herb Garden Kit Growth Lamp Countertop with LED Grow Light Hydrophonic Planter Grower Harvest Vegetable Lettuce Black • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
167pcs Seed Pod Kit Compatible with Aerogarden and All Brands for Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System with 40 Grow sponges, 40 Grow Baskets, 40 Covers, 40 Pod Labels, 6 A&B Plant Food • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
10 Egyptian Walking Onion Bulbs for Planting, Heirloom Bulbs, Easy to Plant Egyptian Walking Onion Tree • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
10,000+ Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Planting Indoors - 95% Germination, Non-GMO Greens Seeds, (20 Varieties): Kale, Spinach, Butter, Oak, Romaine Bibb & More - Lettuce Seeds for Hydroponic Home Garden • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
NatureZ Edge 15 Herb Seeds Variety Pack, 6000+ Heirloom Seeds for Planting Hydroponic Indoor or Outdoor Home Garden Plant Seed, Parsley, Cilantro, Basil, Thyme, Chamomile, Oregano, Dill & More NonGMO • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Seed Needs, Green Globe Artichoke Seeds for Planting (Cynaria scolymus) Heirloom, Non-GMO & Untreated (2 Packs) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
50 Luffa Gourd Seeds - Muop Huong - AKA Sponge Gourd, Luffa Aegyptiaca, Angled Luffa Ridge Gourd, Okra Dish Cloth Gourd, Loofah, Vegetable Sponge Seeds | Non GMO | Organic | Heirloom • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Organic Celery Seeds ‘Tall Utah’ – Two Seed Packets! – Over 2,000 Open Pollinated Heirloom Non-GMO Seeds – Sweet Yards Seed Co. • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Purely Organic Products Purely Organic Heirloom Snap Pea Seeds (Sugar Daddy) - Approx 90 Seeds • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Survival Garden Seeds - Mary Washington Asparagus Seed for Planting - Packet with Instructions to Plant and Grow Long Lasting Perennials in Your Home Vegetable Garden - Non-GMO Heirloom Variety • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94

Materials cost

$276.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.37

Total project goal

$395.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $395.78

4 Donors

-$127.14

Donations toward project cost

-$112.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$263.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$224.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.79

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