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Mr. Sharp from Saint Louis MO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hydroponic Systems Restock for the Next School Year

Help me give my students experience with plant life and gardening inside of a classroom.

  • 6 donors
  • $217 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Hydroponic systems play a crucial role in urban classrooms by providing hands-on learning experiences and fostering environmental awareness.

These systems allow students to understand sustainable agriculture practices, plant biology, and the importance of resource conservation.

In urban settings where access to traditional agriculture may be limited, hydroponic systems offer a practical way to explore food production. They also promote interdisciplinary learning by incorporating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. By incorporating hydroponic systems in urban classrooms, students can develop valuable skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork, while gaining a deeper appreciation for the environment and their impact on it.

Mr. Sharp
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Visual Desktop Hydroponics Kit Refill • Carolina Biological Supply Company $60.98 2 $121.96
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $29.75 1 $29.75

Materials cost

$151.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.47

Total project goal

$216.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $216.46

4 Donors

-$162.34

Donations toward project cost

-$139.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.85

match offer

-$52.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$44.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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