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Mr. Paraso from Honolulu, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sustainable Urban Gardening: Using Hydroponics for Hawaiian Self-Sufficiency

Help me give my students experience with urban and indoor gardening in my Botany class.

  • $716 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

My Project

More than 85-90% of produce is shipped into Hawaiian markets. Becoming more self-sufficient is an imperative for the whole state. Learning hydroponics and aquaponics can help mitigate Hawaii's lopsided import dependency. As well as help individuals save money, it is the practical application of basic biological processes that everyone is supposed to learn in high school. It incorporates environmental concepts on a smaller scale in an urban setting. My students' semester-long project is monitoring and charting the growth of their plants. It culminates in harvesting and eating at the end. These hydroponic growing system designs are meant to take up less floor space by exploiting unused vertical space. Having the skills and knowledge for these small scale home gardens will directly benefit everyone.

Mr. Paraso Moanalua High School Grades 9-12 Honolulu, HI 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sjzx Hydroponic Growing System(No Seedlings Included) | 50-Plant Hydroponic System | Outdoor Indoor Vertical Garden | Home Gardening System for Indoor Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables | BPA-Free • Amazon Business $329.98 1 $329.98
VEVOR Hydroponics Growing System, 108 Sites 12 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes, 3 Layers Indoor Planting Kit with Water Pump, Timer, Nest Basket, Sponge, for Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, White • Amazon Business $71.99 3 $215.97

Materials cost

$545.95

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Sales tax

 $24.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$608.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.32

Total project goal

$715.48

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