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Mrs. Sommerfeld from Farmington, MN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Plant/Landscape Basics

Help me give my students hands-on, industry standard tools to learn about landscaping and plant care basics.

  • $998 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

My Project

The materials requested will provide students with a more interactive and hands-on approach to learning landscaping and plant science. Visual aids such as a document camera and digital modeling tools will allow students to see detailed demonstrations of plant structures, landscape design principles, and proper planting techniques. Additionally, access to real-world landscaping tools and materials will enable students to practice skills such as plant selection, soil preparation, and design implementation. By incorporating these tools, students will gain a deeper understanding of plant care, environmental impact, and career pathways in the green industry.

The primary goal of this project is to enhance student engagement and understanding of fundamental landscaping and plant science concepts.

Students will not only learn the science behind plant growth and landscape design but also apply their knowledge through practical experiences. Another key goal is to introduce students to career opportunities in horticulture, landscaping, and environmental design. By providing high-quality resources, this project will foster creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills that can be applied in future careers or personal projects.

Mrs. Sommerfeld Farmington High School Grades 9-12 Farmington, MN View local requests

More than a third of 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.88 8 $199.04
Soil Test Kit with 200 Tests • Nasco $127.50 1 $127.50
5 pack Garden Pruning Shears Stainless Steel Blades, Handheld Scissors Set with Gardening Gloves,Heavy Duty Garden Bypass Pruning Shears,Tree Trimmers Secateurs, Hand Pruner (Multi-color) • Amazon Business $17.99 5 $89.95
Zozen Distance Measuring Wheel with Marking Flags, Measure Wheel in Feet and Inches, Collapsible | Mechanical | One Key to Reset | Kickstand to Keep Stand | Starting Point Arrow and Carrying Bag. • Amazon Business $38.95 2 $77.90
Architectural Scale Ruler for Blueprint, 12'' Metric Metal Engineers Triangle Drafting Ruler with Imperial Measurements for Architects Engineering, Artists, Draftsman Drawing, Laser-Etched Markings • Amazon Business $6.99 10 $69.90
Mr. Pen- Landscape Templates, 2pcs, Green Architectural Templates, Drafting Tools, Landscaping Tools, Landscape Design Template, Drafting Ruler Shapes, Stencils for Drawing Stencils, Landscape Tools • Amazon Business $9.98 7 $69.86
FCMP Outdoor - The Essential Living Composter, 2-Tray Worm Vermicomposter Bin (HF-LC4000v2-GRY) Grey • Amazon Business $66.60 1 $66.60
MIXC Clear Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome 4" Soft Transparent Plastic Gardening Pot Planting Containers Cups Planter Small Starter Seed Starting Trays for Seedling with 10pcs Plant Labels • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
GOETOR Pastic Nursery Pots Square Plant Pot 100 Pcs Durable Balck Starter Container for Starting Seedlings or Succulents (2.2 Inch) • Amazon Business $14.80 2 $29.60
GOETOR 50 PCS Pastic Nursery Pots 2.7Inch Square Plant Pot Thick Balck Starter Container for Starting Seedlings or Succulents (2.7 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.80 2 $27.60
REOTEMP K83W Worm Therm Soil Thermometer with Worm Composting Digital Guide for Red Wiggler Compost Bins • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Swanson Tool Co FW15100 2.5-Inch by 3.5-Inch Marking Flags with 15-Inch Wire Staffs, White, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $7.93 1 $7.93

Materials cost

$805.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.64

Total project goal

$997.58

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