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Mrs. Nelson from Alamo, TN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Plant a Seed, Watch It Grow

Help me give my students two IDOO indoor garden hydroponics kits and seeds to start a garden in our classroom.

  • $477 goal

This project expired on January 31, 2025.

This project expired on January 31, 2025.

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Growing hydroponically serves as a powerful educational tool in classrooms. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil in a nutrient-rich water solution. By combining hands-on experimentation, interdisciplinary learning, and technology, hydroponics provides opportunities for students’ engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

One of the primary advantages of hydroponics is that it allows students hands on learning opportunities.

A hydroponic system allows students to observe, experiment, and actively participate in the growth of plants. Students will see the results of their work and this will instill pride, ownership, and responsibility.

Growing hydroponically offers numerous benefits to students, teachers, and the community. They provide hands-on learning opportunities, promote healthy lifestyles, and teach important lessons about environmental conservation and sustainability.

Mrs. Nelson Crockett County Middle School Grades 6-8 Alamo, TN View local requests 170 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
iDOO 20 Pods Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System Bundle with Replacement Seed Pod Kit, LED Grow Light,Free Timing Setting, 4 Removable Water Tank, 27" Adjustable Height • Amazon Business $125.99 2 $251.98
Flower Seed Pods for AeroGarden, Ahopegarden, GARDENCUBE, iDOO and All Hydroponics Growing System, 8 Pods with 600+ Seeds of Marigold, Lavender, Petunia, Dark Pink Dianthus, Clover and Snapdragon • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Salad Seed Pods for AeroGarden, Ahopegarden, GARDENCUBE, iDOO and All Hydroponics Growing Systems, 8 Pods with 600+ Seeds of Red Cherry Tomato, Butter Head, Romaine, Spinach, Mini Cucumber and Radish • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AeroGarden Fresh Tea Seed Pod Kit (9-pod) • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
AeroGarden Assorted Italian Herb Seed pod Kit, 6-Pod • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
AeroGarden Salsa Garden Seed Pod Kit, 9-pod • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Flower Garden Seed Collection - 12 Varieties of Flower Seeds for Planting, ~6,000 Seeds - Includes Zinnia, Marigold, Poppy, Cosmos, Sunflower, Painted Daisy, Nasturtium, Lavender, Calendula & More • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
1 Pack Spacemaster Cucumber Seed for Planting - Packet with Instructions to Grow Container Friendly Cucumbers in Your Home Vegetable Garden - Non-GMO Heirloom Variety - Survival Garden Seeds • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
1 Pack Tiny Tim Tomato Seeds for Planting with Instructions to Grow in Your Home Vegetable Garden - Non-GMO Heirloom - Micro Dwarf Tomato Seeds - Cherry Tomato Seeds - Survival Garden Seeds • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$369.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$404.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.46

Total project goal

$476.40

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