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Ms. EVANS from Washington, DC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Urban Classroom Farming

Help me give my students Hydroponics kits and pots and soil for a garden experience in our classroom to bring a little farm to our urban school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. EVANS's classroom raised $458

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My Project

Earlier this year, our science class grew some beans, and for many students, it was the first time they had ever planted anything. They were fascinated by the progress of the plants. But after the experiment was over, we moved on to the next project. We lost the magic I'd like to extend this project, to make it a little "meatier", by having students grow vegetables that we can consume, right here in the classroom, all year round.

By introducing students to growing their own food, my co-teacher and I want to help students get closer to the earth, something that's really hard to do in the middle of a city.

My hope is to help introduce students to urban farming and to connect them to a city farm. This project could open doors to make environmental issues more concrete, to open paths to agricultural careers that students who have lived in the city all their lives have never considered, and to help them consider where their food comes from. We will start by growing a salad and, if students are interested, start our own farm stand here in school. For our English learners, it opens doors to try to expand vocabulary, to explain to others our procedures and learning.

Ms. EVANS Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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
Carolina STEM Challenge: Hydroponics Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $108.00 1 $108.00
Large Tank Hydroponics Growing System 12 Pods, Herb Garden Kit Indoor with Grow Lights, Plants Germination Kit with Quiet Water Pump, Auto Timer, Height Adjustable to 20", Gardening Gifts Home Decor • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
AeroGarden Liquid Nutrients (1 Liter) • Amazon Business $27.96 1 $27.96
HOVEOX 100Pcs 3 Inch Plant Nursery Pots with 100Pcs Plant Labels, Transparent Plastic Gardening Pot Planting Containers Indoor Succulent herb Planter for Seedlings Succulent Vegetable • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Carolina Professional Potting Soil 16 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $12.60 2 $25.20
10 Plant Growing Trays (WITH Drain Holes) - 20" x 10" - Perfect Garden Seed Starter Grow Trays: For Seedlings, Indoor Gardening, Growing Microgreens, Wheatgrass & More - Soil or Hydroponic • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Rise Gardens Microgreens Variety, 12 Pack, Red - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$332.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $19.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$388.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.64

Total project goal

$457.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $457.59

4 Donors

-$355.05

Donations toward project cost

-$301.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.26

match offer

-$102.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.38

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