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Ms. Mathews from Queens Village, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hydroponic Fan

Help me give my students utilize a fan to circulate air in our hydroponic indoor garden. The classroom will benefit from increased circulation in order to promote plant growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mathews's classroom raised $162

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our class has a hydroponic garden and we would benefit from a utilizing a fan to promote increased circulation in the room. The circulation will benefit the plants as well as keep air moving and decrease the humidity that can harm the growth of the plants. The students can activate and deactivate the fan as well as learn the scientific benefits of using the fan for optimal hydroponic usage and the learn the increased benefits. Students will utilize fine motor, gross motor, visual perceptual, visual motor, executive functioning skills, bilateral coordination skills for utilizing the fan for the garden.

Ms. Mathews P177Q at Martin Van Buren Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Queens Village, NY 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

109 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Oscillating Dual Blade Standing Pedestal Fan with Remote, 16-Inch, Black • Amazon Business $49.49 1 $49.49
Cado 63065 2Gal Watering Can, Hunter Green, 2 gallon • Amazon Business $21.69 1 $21.69
Brita Everyday Water Filter Pitcher, BPA-Free Water Pitcher, Replaces 1,800 Plastic Water Bottles a Year, Lasts Two Months or 40 Gallons, Includes 1 Filter, Kitchen Accessories, Large - 10-Cup • Amazon Business $19.64 1 $19.64
Chapin 47998 Made in USA 2-Gallon Tru-Stream Outdoor and Indoor 100% Recycled Plastic Watering Can, Removable Nozzle, Leak Free, Drip Free, Black with White Nozzle • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$105.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.25

Total project goal

$161.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$161.65

2 Donors

-$161.65

Donations toward project cost

-$137.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.25

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$0.00

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