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Mr. Miraglia from Mesquite, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Elementary Green Team

Help me give my students the necessary tools they need to get this project going.

  • $1,834 goal

This project expired on June 18, 2024.

This project expired on June 18, 2024.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Project Overview:

The Gardening Club at our elementary school envisions the creation of a vibrant and interactive learning space that transcends traditional classroom boundaries.

Our focus is on cultivating a deeper understanding of local ecosystems, fostering a love for nature, and empowering students to become stewards of the environment. Help me give my students the necessary tools (watering cans, wheelbarrow, hoe, shovels, garden gloves, rakes, trowels) they need to get this project going. The key components of our project include:

1. Ecosystem Pond:

Objective: To provide students with authentic experiences observing the intricate relationships within a local ecosystem, including food webs, food chains, and life cycles.

Educational Impact: Aligned with 5th and 4th-grade TEKS, the ecosystem pond will serve as a living laboratory, allowing students to witness ecological principles in action.

2. Pollinator Garden:

Objective: Create a haven for butterflies and hummingbirds by sowing native wildflower seeds.

Educational Impact: Students will explore the importance of pollinators in maintaining biodiversity and supporting food production, aligning with science curriculum objectives.

3. Bee Hives Integration:

Objective: Introduce bee hives as a vital part of a healthy ecosystem.

Educational Impact: Students will learn about the role of bees in pollination, and honey production.

4. Seed Gathering and Propagation:

Objective: Gather seeds from fruits and plants, promoting self-sufficiency in plant cultivation.

Educational Impact: Hands-on activities will empower students to grow a variety of plants, edible and ornamental, from seed to maturity.

5. Tree Seed Propagation for Community Growth:

Objective: Instruct students on gathering, storing, and propagating tree seeds to increase urban tree population.

Educational Impact: Students will contribute to environmental sustainability by populating local parks, starting with our school and potentially providing trees for the wider community in the future.

Through these initiatives, we seek to foster a sense of responsibility, curiosity, and environmental awareness among students. Our goal is not only to enhance academic learning but also to cultivate skills that promote self-sufficiency, ecological understanding, and community involvement.

Mr. Miraglia Fred McWhorter Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Mesquite, 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

Never Before Funded 63 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
True Temper? Jackson? Steel Medium Duty Wheelbarrows, Black, 6 Cu.Ft. • Quill.com $278.99 1 $278.99
Bloem Classic Watering Can: 2 Gallon Capacity - Bermuda Teal - Durable Resin, Removable Nozzle Spout, Easy to Handle, Wide Mouth, for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Gardening • Amazon Business $19.95 10 $199.50
Jackson? Eagle Garden Hoe, Steel Blade, 6-1/4"X3-1/2" • Quill.com $28.99 6 $173.94
Ames? 1670900 Kodiak 27" No. 10 Hollow Back Scoop Shovel With Wood D-grip Handle • Quill.com $77.99 2 $155.98
18 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Garden Glove Foam Rubber Coated Yard Work Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Large (Age 9-11)) • Amazon Business $36.98 4 $147.92
Cavex Workforce 14-Tine Bow Rake - 54" Fiberglass Handle - 16 Gauge Steel Blade • Amazon Business $32.11 4 $128.44
Rake for Leaves,Heavy Duty Garden Leaf Rake for Lawns,65” Long 18” Wide Adjustable 25 Tines Sturdy Metal Yard Rake with Non-Slip Comfort Handle… • Amazon Business $25.99 4 $103.96
Emsco Group 1257-1 Workforce Tools Spade Garden Shovel, 28", Red/Black • Amazon Business $24.69 4 $98.76
Mr. Pen- Heavy Duty Trowel, Stainless Steel, Rust Resistant, Garden Shovel, Small Shovel, Garden Trowel, Hand Shovel, Garden Spade, Gardening Shovel, Hand Trowel, Trowel Garden Tool, Potting Shovel • Amazon Business $5.98 15 $89.70
Emsco Group 1256-1 Workforce Tools Drainage Spade Garden Shovel, 28", Red/Black • Amazon Business $27.77 3 $83.31
Emsco Group 1253-1 Workforce 48" 4-Prong Fiberglass Cultivator Garden Shovel, Red/Black • Amazon Business $22.75 2 $45.50

Materials cost

$1,506.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,558.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$275.05

Total project goal

$1,833.64

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