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Mrs. Davis from Sugar Land, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mini Biospheres: Building Self-Sustaining Ecosystems in Science

Help me give my students terrarium kits a plant grow light, and mini-succulent plants.

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Mrs. Davis Sugar Land Middle School
Sugar Land, TX Grades 6-8

My Project

Our next unit begins January 8th , 2026 and my 6th grade science students will be learning about Earth’s spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) and how these systems interact to support life. This project will allow students to help build mini biospheres using real plants and sealed terrariums, transforming abstract science concepts into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.

By constructing and observing models of a self-sustaining closed ecosystem, students will observe how water cycles, air, soil, and living organisms work together over time just like on Earth.

To make this project possible, we are requesting two PYEF Crafts DIY Terrarium Kits which includes glass terrariums, materials for drainage and soil layers, and tools to build a closed ecosystem. We also need live succulent low-maintenance plants ideal for closed terrariums and student use. The LBW Desk Grow Light (Full Spectrum Plant Light)

provides consistent light to model sunlight and support plant growth indoors. These materials will allow students to safely and successfully create ecosystems that can last for weeks or even months.

Many of my students learn best by doing, not just listening. This project gives them ownership of their learning and makes science visible, tangible, and exciting. Watching their biosphere thrive helps students understand that Earth works the same way, through balance and interaction. With your help, this hands-on experience will spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and help students see themselves as real scientists.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

180 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Davis Sugar Land Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sugar Land, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

180 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PYEF CRAFTS DIY Terrarium Kit for Adults – Build Your Own Self‑Sustaining Closed Ecosystem – 34 fl oz (1‑Liter) Glass Terrarium – Succulents, Air Plants, Fittonia, Fern – Plants Not Included • Amazon Business $23.74 3 $71.22
LBW Desk Grow Light, Full Spectrum Plant Light for Indoor Plants, Grow Lamps with 4/8/12H Timer, 10"-26" Height Adjustable, 6 Brightness Levels • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Shop Succulents Collectors Succulent Plant Pack Collection - Live Mini Succulent Plants, Low Maintenance, Colors & Textures - Wedding and Party Favors, Gift & Garden, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24

Materials cost

$111.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.26

Total project goal

$168.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.38

3 Donors

-$163.96

Donations toward project cost

-$143.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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 $0.00

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