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Ms. Williams from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Preserving the Planet: Teaching Sustainability Through Hydroponics and Canning

Help me give my students environmental awareness through culinary education. Students will learn how their cooking choices can reduce their carbon footprints and protect our planet.

  • $854 goal

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

My Project

Great cooking begins with care for the ingredients, the community, and the planet. This project will help students explore the connection between food and the environment by learning sustainable cooking practices, reducing food waste, and understanding where their ingredients come from.

With the right tools, we can turn our kitchen into a space that not only teaches culinary skills, but also fosters environmental responsibility.

The items we are requesting such as hydroponic grow systems, canning equipment, and energy efficient kitchen tools will allow students to practice sustainability hands-on.

But this project goes beyond the classroom. Students will use these tools and skills to teach their peers, families, and the broader school community about sustainable living and cooking.

Through this project, our students will become leaders in sustainability, using food as a powerful tool to promote environmental stewardship, cultural awareness, and community health. They’ll not only cook differently they’ll think differently, and share that knowledge with others.

Together, we can grow a greener future one student, one recipe, and one jar at a time.

Ms. Williams Dr Henry A Wise Junior High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Upper Marlboro, MD View local requests

More than half 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

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
iDOO Hydroponics Growing System Kit 12Pods, Gardening Gifts for Women Mom, Indoor Herb Garden with LED Grow Light, Built-in Fan, Auto-Timer, Adjustable Height Up to 11.3", 12Pods-Black • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
LINMAGCO Canning Supplies Starter Kit - Canning Pot, Water Bath Canner with Lid & Steam Canner with Rack • Amazon Business $68.58 2 $137.16
Duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner, Gold 8100MC/BT-180G3 • Amazon Business $65.59 2 $131.18
Mcupper 20 Pack 12 oz Mason Jars with Lids and Bands, Regular Mouth Glass Canning Jars with Labels and Brusher for Storage, Canning & Preserving, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe • Amazon Business $26.75 2 $53.50
Mcupper 30 Pack Mason Jars 8 oz, Half Pint Canning Jars with Lids and Bands for Canning, Jam, Pickles & DIY • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Measuring Cups and Spoons Set Stainless Steel-Measuring Spoons Liquid Stackable Metric Measuring Scoop for Baking or Cooking,Kitchen Cake Decorating Supplies Measuring Cup Organizer • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Love the Foods That Love the Planet: Recipes that Cool the Climate and Excite the Senses • Amazon Business $23.80 1 $23.80
Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Canning and Preserving for Beginners: Simple, Delicious, and Safe Recipes to Enjoy Fresh Flavors All Year | Expert Tips & Bonus Guides for Perfect Preservation Every Time • Amazon Business $19.47 1 $19.47

Materials cost

$647.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$725.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.04

Total project goal

$853.61

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