Value-Added Products for Entrepreneurship Projects
Help me give my students materials to create value-added products from recycled and agriculture products!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hong's classroom raised $592
This project is fully funded
My Project
The materials I’m requesting will empower my students to engage in hands-on projects that address real-world challenges on our island while deepening their understanding of sustainability, agriculture, and innovation:
The shredded paper will be repurposed into firebricks for environmentally friendly barbecuing and used as bedding for composting , teaching students how to up cycle waste and reduce landfill contributions creatively.
The foil pans will facilitate the creation of bioremediation “Genki Balls” and assist in drying vermicast, connecting students to solutions for soil and water restoration while learning the practical applications of composting.
The strawberry jello is a key ingredient for our value-added agriculture project. Students will incorporate strawberries grown on campus to create a strawberry gummy product, preparing for a competition and learning about the economic potential of value-added agriculture. These items will make a difference by helping students see the interconnectedness of waste management, soil health, and food production, all while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
By creating firebricks and Genki Balls, students learn to reduce waste and restore polluted areas, addressing the unique environmental challenges faced on an island.
Develop Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Skills: Students will not only grow strawberries but also transform them into a marketable gummy product, gaining insight into value-added agriculture and its role in sustaining local food systems.
Foster a Systems-Thinking Approach: Through these projects, students will see the connections between bioremediation, composting, and agriculture, understanding how these practices can improve their community's resilience.
Empower Students as Changemakers: By working on solutions that directly impact their island, students gain a sense of agency and responsibility, inspiring them to take further action for sustainability.
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
Bits and Pieces - Newspaper Briquette Maker - Paper Log Maker - Brick Maker - Heavy Duty Steel Press
• Amazon Business
$44.98
8
$359.84
Aluminum Pans 9x13 Disposable Aluminum Foil Pans [30-Pack] Large Baking Pan Trays - Heavy Duty Tin Tray Half Size Chafing Dishes. Food Containers for Roasting, Cooking, Heating or Steam Table
• Amazon Business
$23.70
1
$23.70
MAGID Latex-Free Disposable Food Prep Gloves, 1000-Count Package, One Size Fits Most
• Amazon Business
$11.72
2
$23.44
Aluminum Pans 9x13 Disposable Foil (30 Pack) - Half Size Steam Table Deep Pans - Tin Pans Great for Cooking, Heating, Storing, Prepping Food
• Amazon Business
$22.76
1
$22.76
Jell-O Strawberry Gelatin Dessert Mix (6 Oz Box)
• Amazon Business
$1.67
10
$16.70
Materials cost
$446.44
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$19.64
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.70
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$502.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.73
Total project goal
$591.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$591.51
4 Donors
-$532.68
Donations toward project cost
-$460.28
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$72.40
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Hong and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
