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STEM into Health!

My students need hydroponic garden kits, as well as a fish tank and a butterfly kit in order to supplement our STEM curriculum on ecosystems and natural habitats, all while we grow our own salad garden.

  • $974 goal

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My Students

I teach in a New York City public school district. Our borough has been recognized as one of the most diverse in the nation and our school community speaks many languages.

Our children come from many countries, speak many different languages, and bring with them a wealth of cultures that enrich us all.

The families, students, and school all have success as a goal, and our students are hard working, motivated, and love to learn. My fourth-grade students are creative and enthusiastic learners who love a challenge. Our best projects are the ones my students create collaboratively, where every idea is considered and tested. They take pride in their work.

My Project

I'm excited to teach my students about ecosystems and natural habitats as part of our science curriculum. Creating a space in our classroom for natural habitats will aid my students in learning about the interaction between plants and animals. My students will also have the opportunity to grow and harvest their very own salad garden!

Growing their own “salad” garden will give my students a unique and authentic experience.

Not only will it help build science enquiry and invaluable STEM skills, but it will also encourage our students to form healthy eating habits. By growing their own food, children will learn important life skills, such as how to plant and care for their very own salad vegetables, including lettuce, peppers, tomatoes and various herbs. This will help promote knowledge of where their food comes from and the importance of cultivating and caring for our agriculture.

In addition, we will build on inquiry skills by caring for and observing our butterfly and fish habitats. These habitats will teach the children about the food chain and ecosystems.

Mrs. T.
Grades 3-5
    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

    This project will reach 32 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Extra LED Indoor Garden with Gourmet Herb Seed Kit • Amazon Business $175.48 1 $175.48
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Sprout Plus LED with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit, White • Amazon Business $70.15 2 $140.30
Back to the Roots Water Garden • Amazon Business $57.56 2 $115.12
Butterfly Garden Gift Set with Live Cup of Caterpillars • Amazon Business $27.87 2 $55.74
Advantus 10-Drawer Rolling Organizer, 37.6 x 13 x 15.4 Inches, Multi-Colored (AVT34004) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Brita Pitcher, Water Replacement Filters, 2 Count • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Whitmor Plastic Magazine Organizers, Set of 10, Assorted colors • Amazon Business $28.53 1 $28.53
Brita 10 Cup Everyday BPA Free Water Pitcher with 1 Filter, White • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Hydroponics Beginners Gardening Guide: How to Start a Hydroponics System Step by Step • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Sweet Bell Peppers Seed Pod Kit (9-Pods) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Mega Cherry Tomato Seed Pod Kit (9-Pods) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Heirloom Salad Greens Seed Pod Kit (9-Pods) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Salad Greens Mix Seed Pod Kit (9-Pods) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Digital Aid® Best Water Quality Test Meter. 0-9990ppm. Professional TDS, EC and Temperature Meter. Three-in-One. Lifetime Guarantee on this Accurate and Reliable Water Test Meter. Ideal For Drinking Water, Aquariums, Ponds etc. With Protective Leather Case. TDS (Totally Dissolved Solids) • Amazon Business $17.74 1 $17.74
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers • Amazon Business $16.72 1 $16.72
Gardening Projects for Kids: Fantastic ideas for making things, growing plants and flowers, and attracting wildlife to the garden, with 60 practical projects and 500 photographs • Amazon Business $15.26 1 $15.26
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Red Heirloom Cherry Tomato Seed Pod Kit (7-Pods) • Amazon Business $15.04 1 $15.04
National Geographic Readers: Caterpillar to Butterfly • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$785.64

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$827.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.02

Total project goal

$973.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$973.44

1 Donor

-$486.72

Donations toward project cost

-$413.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.01

match offer

-$486.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$413.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.01

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