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Ms. Pili from Brevig Mission AK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hydroponic Explorers: Cultivating Learning in Our AeroGarden

Help me give my students aerogarden materials so they will have a fantastic way to spark interest in science, sustainability, and agriculture while fostering a deeper understanding of plant growth and food.

  • $377 goal

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My Project

An AeroGarden can be an excellent addition to a classroom project! It's a hydroponic system that allows plants to grow without soil, using water and nutrients. In today's educational landscape, fostering hands-on learning experiences is key to igniting curiosity and deepening understanding. The incorporation of innovative tools like the AeroGarden into classrooms has proven to be a transformative addition, revolutionizing the way students engage with science, sustainability, and biology.

The impact of the AeroGarden extends beyond the confines of the classroom.

It instills crucial life skills such as patience, problem-solving, and responsibility. Students learn to troubleshoot issues related to plant care, understand the importance of maintaining optimal conditions for growth, and develop a deeper appreciation for sustainable practices.

Ms. Pili
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Herb Garden Hydroponics Growing System - MUFGA 12 Pods Indoor Gardening System with LED Grow Light, Plants Germination Kit(No Seed) with Pump System,Height Adjustable, Ideal Gardening Gifts for Women • Amazon Business $64.98 1 $64.98
Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden: URUQ 12 Pods Indoor Gardening System with Remote Control LED Grow Light Height Adjustable Quiet Plants Germination Kit - Gardening Gifts for Women Black • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
AeroGarden Liquid Nutrients (1 Liter) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
AeroGarden Grow Anything Seed Pod Kit (50-pod), Green • Amazon Business $34.84 1 $34.84
Goderewild (2023 Upgrade) Large Collapsible Bucket 4.2 Gallon (16L) for House Cleaning, Camping, and More - Space Saving, Multiuse Water Bucket for Cleaning Mop - Lightweight and Portable (Grey-1) • Amazon Business $21.79 1 $21.79
Coloch 2 Pack 16L/4.2 Gallon Collapsible Plastic Bucket, Foldable Mop Bucket Laundry Basket with Handle, Portable Water Pail Space-Saving Bucket for House Cleaning, Car Washing, Fishing, Camping • Amazon Business $20.69 1 $20.69
AeroGarden Grow Anything Seed Pod Kit (6-pod) • Amazon Business $15.68 1 $15.68
AeroGarden Heirloom Salad Greens Mix Seed Pod Kit with Pre-Seeded Grow Pods, Liquid Plant Food, and Growing Guide, 6-Pod • Amazon Business $14.72 1 $14.72
AeroGarden Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit - Herb Seeds for AeroGarden Indoor Garden, 9-Pod • Amazon Business $13.72 1 $13.72

Materials cost

$281.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $4.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.43

Total project goal

$376.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $376.22

6 Donors

-$230.02

Donations toward project cost

-$196.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.50

match offer

-$145.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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