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Mrs. Aardema from Sandy UT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Planting the Seeds of Science and Learning

Help me give my students soil and seeds for my upcoming plant lessons during earth day and beyond.

  • 3 donors
  • $551 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I'm gearing up for my first exciting year of teaching fourth grade and reaching out for support. Specifically, I'm seeking donations for seeds and supplies to enhance our science curriculum as we learn about plants, their structure, and functions.

With your help, we can transform our classroom into a hub of hands-on exploration.

Picture the excitement as my students (and fellow fourth-grade teams) plant seeds and witness the magic of growth firsthand. Your donations will enrich our science lessons and instill a sense of responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Providing these supplies will empower my students to become curious scientists and lifelong learners. Your support will make a real difference in their education.

Thank you for considering my request.

Mrs. Aardema
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, Potting Soil for Indoor and Outdoor Container Plants, Enriched with Plant Food, 2 cu. ft. (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $31.15 4 $124.60
TickleMe Plant Seed Packet • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.14 12 $97.68
Plant Tray 22 x 11 x 2-3/4" • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.92 6 $71.52
Wisconsin Fast Plants Confetti Mix Seed Pack of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $19.80 2 $39.60
TickleMe Plant Seeds Packets (2) Party Favor! Leaves Fold Together When You Tickle It. Great Science Fun, Easy to Grow Indoors. It Can Flower. Include 10 Activities. Re-Opens in Minutes! • Amazon Business $8.50 4 $34.00
1440 Cells Seedling Starter Trays for Seed Germination +10 Plant Labels (240, 6-Cell Trays) • Amazon Business $29.65 1 $29.65
Fertilizer 14-14-14 1 lb • Carolina Biological Supply Company $17.37 1 $17.37
Vermiculite 8 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.61 1 $11.61
Mr. Pen- Plastic Plant Labels, 100 Pcs, 4“, White, Plant Markers and Labels for Outdoor Garden Waterproof, Plant Name Tags, Planting Sticks for Seeds • Amazon Business $5.84 1 $5.84

Materials cost

$431.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.65

Total project goal

$551.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $551.00

2 Donors

-$275.50

Donations toward project cost

-$234.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.32

match offer

-$275.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$234.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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