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Mr. Lawniczak from Milwaukee, WI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Smart Farming with Arduino: Automating Plant Care in Agriculture

Help me give my students a class set of Arduino-compatible microcontroller boards and components to create hands-on computer science projects that connect coding with the physical world, fostering skills with practical applications in agriculture and technology.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lawniczak's classroom raised $687

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My Project

My students are passionate learners with a deep curiosity for both technology and agriculture. They thrive on hands-on experiences that connect their classroom knowledge to the real world. As students at an urban agriculture high school, they bring a unique perspective to problem-solving, blending innovative ideas with a commitment to sustainability and food production.

The resources I’m requesting—Arduino-compatible boards, soil moisture sensors, relays, and pumps—will empower my students to design and build automated plant-watering systems.

These projects will not only teach them foundational computer science concepts, such as coding and working with sensors but also help them see the practical application of technology in agriculture. By learning to monitor soil moisture and control water flow through automated pumps, they’ll gain skills that are directly relevant to modern, sustainable farming practices.

My goal for this project is to spark my students’ interest in computer science while reinforcing their knowledge of agricultural systems. I want them to see the endless possibilities of integrating technology into agriculture, giving them a competitive edge in future careers. These tools will make learning interactive and engaging, providing them with a tangible way to connect coding, data analysis, and engineering with their agricultural studies.

What makes my students truly special is their ability to tackle real-world challenges with creativity and determination. They are not afraid to get their hands dirty—whether it’s planting seeds in the school greenhouse or debugging lines of code in a programming project. This project will give them the opportunity to grow their skills and confidence as they create meaningful solutions that connect technology and agriculture.

Mr. Lawniczak Harold S. Vincent School of Agricultural Science Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELEGOO UNO Project Basic Starter Kit with Tutorial and UNO R3 Compatible with Arduino IDE • Amazon Business $18.58 24 $445.92
ALMOCN Automatic Irrigation DIY Kit, 4Pcs Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor+4Pcs 1Channel 5V Relay Module + 4Pcs Water Pump + 4Pcs 1M Vinyl Tubing for Arduino Moisture Detection Garden Watering • Amazon Business $16.59 6 $99.54

Materials cost

$545.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.00

Total project goal

$686.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $686.64

1 Donor

-$686.64

Donations toward project cost

-$583.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.00

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