Help me give my students plant growing kits to enjoy more hands-on science.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Blake's classroom raised $883
This project is fully funded
My Students
I have a class of 28 awesome students. My students love science, and are always asking what we will be doing for science that day. They love when we are doing experiments and doing hands on discovery science.
Partner work and group work has been highly impacted during Covid-19.
I want to be able to give my students as much hands on experience as possible. This will make them more excited to learn, and it will help in retention.
My Project
In 5th grade, one of the main science strands, is Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems. One big part of this strand is learning about plants and photosynthesis and how plants fit into food webs and ecosystems. The hydroponics system will imitate the sun which will enable the students to see plant growth right in the classroom. Having several small hydroponics kits, will enable each student to work in small groups and even allow each student to grow their own plant in the hydroponics kit.
My students will be able to graph and record the changes many times throughout the unit.
These items will be able to be used for many years.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Blake and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.