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Mrs. Sours from Picayune MS is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harvesting Knowledge: Learning with Aero Gardens and Hydroponics

Help me give my students a unique way to grow a variety of items in their gardens.

  • 3 donors
  • $166 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

These various seeds, fertilizer and seed pod kits will allow students to engage in hands-on learning about photosynthesis and plant growth using advanced technology. They will observe the entire life cycle of the plants, from seed to harvest, and learn about sustainable and innovative agricultural practices. This project will provide tangible benefits as students enjoy the fruits, vegetables, and flowers they cultivate.

By participating in this project, students will gain practical gardening skills and a better understanding of sustainable food production.

The project will also foster teamwork as students work together to care for their plants.

My students are special because they are curious and open to exploring new concepts. This project provides them with an exciting opportunity to apply scientific concepts in a real-world setting. Watching their plants grow and enjoying the harvest will inspire them to pursue further learning and cultivate a love for science and nature. Thank you for considering supporting this impactful project!

Mrs. Sours
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
55 Vegetable Seeds Variety Pack - 11,500 Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Planting Vegetables and Fruits in Individual Seed Packets, Home Survival Garden Seeds for Hydroponic, Indoor and Outdoors Gardening • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
FAFAGRASS Hydroponic Nutrients, Hydroponic Plant Food Organic Liquid Fertilizer for Indoor Garden Vegetables (33.8oz) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
AeroGarden Mountain Meadows Flower Seed Pod Kit (9-pod), Pink/Yellow • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
AeroGarden Cascading Petunias Seed Pod Kit for AeroGarden Hydroponic Indoor Garden, 6-Pod • Amazon Business $17.23 1 $17.23
1100pcs Mixed Fruit Seeds Berry Seeds for Planting 200pcs Strawberry 200pcs Raspberry 200pcs Mulberry 200pcs Blueberry 200pcs Elderberry 10pcs Cherry - Individually Packaged • Amazon Business $8.02 1 $8.02

Materials cost

$102.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.86

Total project goal

$165.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $165.72

2 Donors

-$75.43

Donations toward project cost

-$75.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$76.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$65.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.31

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 $0.00

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