We have an amazing group of talented, dedicated and diverse students that compete at a high level despite operating on a shoe-string budget. Our students consistently earn high accolades through sheer force of will. Somehow they always rise to the challenge and hold their own against properly funded schools across the country using they ingenuity and ability. With the proper supports our school could become a premier STEM program in our city.
As part of the largest high school in the Philadelphia School District, Our school is home to over 3,500 students with over 50 languages spoken and just as many socioeconomic backgrounds.
School provides a safe space where students differences are embraced and students can focus on their learning and growth as scientists and as emerging adults.
My Project
Students will use the aquarium pumps, fittings and tubing to build hydroponic gardens within our school community
It is our hope that students will be able to help stem the obesity crisis in our community by engineering and maintaining vertical hydroponic gardens in our classrooms and in our homes.
Our goal is to grow crops to be used in our student run cafe with the potential surplus going to to families who are in need.
With the construction materials provided by this project students will be able to design and build their own vertical hydroponic gardens and grow their own healthy food alternatives.
50 Feet Vinyl Tubing 5/16 ID 7/16 OD FDA Approved Multi-Purpose- Beer Brewing, Air Hose, CO2 Line, Siphoning, Etc. 10 ft, 25 ft, 50 ft
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$17.99
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$17.99
3/4 inch Pex Elbow 3/4" 3/4" (pack of 8) Brass Crimp Fitting/Fittings (PEX-E-3434)
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$12.99
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$12.99
NIBCO 406 Series PVC Pipe Fitting, 90 Degree Elbow, Schedule 40, 2" Slip
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$6.01
2
$12.02
SharkBite PEX Pipe Crimp Ring 3/4 Inch, Plumbing Fittings, Pack of 25, 23103CP25
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$7.98
1
$7.98
Genova Products 30407CP 3/4-Inch Male Iron Pipe Thread PVC Pipe Adapter Slip by Male Iron Pipe Thread - 10 Pack
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$6.77
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$6.77
Materials cost
$191.34
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
State sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$224.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$39.57
Total project goal
$263.78
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$263.78
3 Donors
-$175.89
Donations toward project cost
-$149.51
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.38
match offer
-$87.89
Match offer toward project cost
-$74.71
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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