Hands-on Learning for Our Environmental Science, Garden, & Nutrition Students
My students need these tools to enhance their exploration of sustainability.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. B's classroom raised $776
This project is fully funded
My Students
Do you have a favorite memory from your elementary school years? It was likely something you DID and not just something you read about in class. As city dwellers, most of my students do not have opportunities to go outside in nature and learn about science and the earth with their own two hands.
In our new Environmental Science lab and our vegetable and pollinator garden, we fulfill our school's mission to give students hands-on learning and experiences they will remember for a lifetime.
My students come from amazingly different backgrounds; some come from low-income families, some are English Language Learners, some are bilingual, and some have special needs, but they all love to plant and grow food (there is no better way to understand a vegetable than to grow it with your own hands before tasting it!), they love animals, they are curious, and they love to DO things with their hands. We all know that is how the knowledge sinks in! I help them explore and learn with their own hands, and help guide the environmental science learning for our future global citizens.
My Project
Help us launch the new Environmental Science Lab at our school! Most of our students don't have backyards, and that is why our Environmental Science Lab and Courtyard Garden are so crucial to their learning! The Environmental Science lab will become the place for students to connect ideas in nature and is an extension of our outdoor vegetable and herb garden. We will learn about animal life cycles and have small critters in the classroom for our students to observe and take care of.
In the spirit of sustainability and protecting the environment, most of the supplies we need for our new Environmental Science lab have been recycled or repurposed from other parts of the school.
We are using tables, stools, bookcases, and many leftover supplies gathered from other classrooms. However, we still need some manipulatives and program specific supplies for students to use and learn from, such as biodegradable and kid-safe, natural cooking tools and utensils for our nutrition labs; plant supports, garden season extension fabrics and other horticultural tools to keep a safe and healthy garden; and two specific technology items, a portable projector and overhead camera, which will allow students to explore our environmental issues through documentaries and other electronic media, to understand the connection between our built and natural environments.
More than a third 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
Luna ™ 2.0 Interactive Projection Camera
• AKJ Education
$179.99
1
$179.99
vankyo LEISURE 3 (Upgraded Version) 2200 LUX LED Portable Projector with Carrying Bag, Video Projector with 170'' and 1080P Support, Compatible with Fire TV Stick, PS4, HDMI, VGA, TF, AV and USB
• Amazon Business
$89.99
1
$89.99
Green Valley Supply Lightweight Protective Row Cover (4-pack, 192' X 8')
• Amazon Business
$56.88
1
$56.88
Grower's Edge Natural Bamboo Plant Stakes - 6 ft (50/Pack)
• Amazon Business
$36.45
1
$36.45
World Centric's 100% Biodegradable, 100% Compostable Bagasse/Wheat Fiber 2 oz Souffle Cups (Package of 500)
• Amazon Business
$30.99
1
$30.99
Copper Mesh,for Pest Control,Mouse,Rat,Rodent,Snail,Birds,Bat Control,Gun Barrels Clean,Mesh Scrubber,Fill Fabric DIY,50 Feet,Pure Copper
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
ONUPGO 4-Piece Plastic Knife Set - Chef Nylon Knife/Children's Cooking Knives Kids Knife for Fruit, Bread, Cake, Lettuce Knife, Salad Knife and Safe Kitchen Knife(Green)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
3
$23.97
1Easylife Stainless Steel Lemon Zester Grater with Channel Knife and Hanging Loop
• Amazon Business
$5.90
4
$23.60
Hydrofarm HGBB4 4' Natural Bamboo Stake, pack of 25
• Amazon Business
$10.32
2
$20.64
MIU Flexible Cutting Board, Set of 5
• Amazon Business
$9.54
2
$19.08
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator
• Amazon Business
$18.94
1
$18.94
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• Amazon Business
$17.69
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$17.69
Blue Roof Tarp 5 x 7 Feet - 2 Pack Waterproof Polyethylene Multipurpose - Perfect for All Weather Conditions
• Amazon Business
$13.99
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$13.99
Homwe Silicone Oven Mitts and Potholders (4-Piece Sets), Kitchen Counter Safe Trivet Mats | Advanced Heat Resistant Oven Mitt, Non-Slip Textured Grip Pot Holders(Black)
• Amazon Business
$13.97
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$13.97
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminating Pouches - 8.9" x 11.4", 100-Pack
• Amazon Business
$11.70
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$11.70
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• Amazon Business
$9.89
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$9.89
Set of 3 Stainless Steel Whisk 8"+10"+12", Kitchen Balloon Hand Stainless Whisk Set for Blending Whisking Beating Stirring by Ouddy
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Organic Bamboo Utensil Set,Wooden Cooking Spoons and Spatulas,Antimicrobial Kitchen Tools,Perfect for Nonstick Pan and Cookware,Natural Tuners
• Amazon Business
$8.39
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$8.39
Kuhn Rikon 3-Set Original Swiss Peeler, Red/Green/Yellow
• Amazon Business
$7.99
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$7.99
Materials cost
$620.13
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$659.43
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$116.37
Total project goal
$775.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$775.80
10 Donors
-$562.28
Donations toward project cost
-$480.94
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$81.34
Matching donations from our partners
-$210.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$178.50
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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