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Mrs. Curley-Morgan from Sparks, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Watch Minds Open and Plants Grow!

Help me give my students hydroponic systems, so they can successfully grow plants year-round.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Curley-Morgan's classroom raised $987

This project is fully funded

My Students

Reed High School is located in the Reno/Sparks community. My students’ backgrounds are diverse economically and culturally as reflected across the school which has a 55% minority population. My classes comprise students in all grade levels except sophomores learning Biology, Environmental and AP Environmental Science. Most of my students live in rental homes or apartments which do not have space for personal gardens. Many of my students have never had a chance to grow plants or vegetables or to experience the process of sustaining their own gardens.

There is something magical about giving students the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch students care and nurture their plants.

Students learn more than science from growing their own plants; they learn life skills that prepare them for adulthood along with gaining a sense of pride and ownership from the experience as well. In addition, due to COVID restrictions, my students had limited lab opportunities in the classroom last year. I feel that it is paramount that students are given more hands-on opportunities when learning botany and agriculture this year to reengage with learning experiences in school. These experiences create real-world connections between the classroom content and their daily lives.

My Project

Our community is a mixture of suburban and urban areas with agriculture and green spaces mixed in. As the local agriculture is privately owned, and the local urban green spaces are maintained by the city, this limits the access and opportunities for community learning my students have to experience this content in a relevant way. My students will benefit from interactive activities that teach them about green spaces, gardening, agriculture, and photosynthesis.

This project gives my students an opportunity to grow their own plants, develop lifelong skills, and develop a deeper understanding of the components of food production and photosynthesis.

The items requested will allow my students to work with hydroponic systems, nutrients, and LED lights grow their own plants in the classroom during any time of year. The seed packets give the students a variety of fruits and vegetables to grow from seedlings. The sprouting trays allow the students to start the seedlings before they transfer them to the hydroponic system since the seeds can’t be placed until they’ve started to sprout. This process deepens the students' understanding of how organisms obtain energy from the environment and what components are necessary for successful food production.

Although we learn this content every year, last year due to COVID restrictions, our students were unable to participate in hands-on experiments. I want to give my students the chance to engage in more lab experiences this year and the opportunity to work as a team. This project will get students engaged in the unit content and give them ownership in their learning in the classroom.

NGSS: HS-LS1-5, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS1-7, HS-LS2-3, HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-5

Mrs. Curley-Morgan Edward C Reed High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LAPOND Hydroponics Growing System,108 Plant Sites Hydroponic Grow Kit Water Culture Garden Plant System for Leafy Vegetables Lettuce Herb Celery(Higher Version) • Amazon Business $135.99 1 $135.99
VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 2 Layers 72 Plant Sites 8 PVC Pipes & 210GPH Submersible Pump(800L/H, 8W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump • Amazon Business $126.80 1 $126.80
Garden Seeds Vegetable Variety Pack for Planting - Grow 125 Varieties of Heirloom Non GMO Quick Sprouting Veggies - Premium ​Seed Vault by Victory Gardens • Amazon Business $102.49 1 $102.49
LED Grow Light Indoor Plants - 300W 420LED Plant Light with 63" Extendable Tripod Stand,Dual Controllers,Full Spectrum,4/8/12H Timer,Adjustable Gooseneck,4 Switch Modes for Greenhouse Veg and Flower • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
General Hydroponics Flora Series GRO Micro Bloom 1 Gallon gal gh Grow Nutrient • Amazon Business $94.59 1 $94.59
BlueMountain 5 Layer Seed Sprouter Trays for Soil-Free Seed Sprouting of microgreens Including Wheatgrass and Mung Beans. Includes Mobile Trolley cart • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
XMSound 10 Pack Seed Sprouter Tray, Seed Germination Tray BPA Free Nursery Tray for Seedling Planting Great for for Garden Home Office (10) • Amazon Business $21.95 2 $43.90
Medicinal & Herbal Tea Garden Seed Collection - Premium Assortment - 18 Non-GMO Herb Seed Packets: Angelica, Borage, Hot Pepper, Anise, Lavender, Peppermint, & More • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
Culinary Herb Seeds Garden Collection | Premium Assortment | 18 Non-GMO Seed Packets: Savory, Mint, Anise, Fennel, Cilantro, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Arugula, & More • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Hot Pepper Seeds Variety Pack - 100% Non GMO – Habanero, Jalapeno, Cayenne, Anaheim, Hungarian Hot Wax, Serrano, Poblano. Heirloom Chili Pepper Seeds for Planting in Your Organic Garden • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
CastleGreens 1inch Rockwool Grow Cubes, Starter Plugs for Plant Growing, Great for Rooting, Cuttings, Clone Plants, Germination Start Seeds, Ideal Hydroponic Grow Media(2 Sheets, 200 Plugs Total) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Homegrown Garden Fruit Seeds Variety Bundle, 520 Seeds, Bundle 7 Packets, Seed Saving, Garden Delight • Amazon Business $8.25 1 $8.25

Materials cost

$739.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $58.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.01

Total project goal

$986.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $986.75

3 Donors

-$986.75

Donations toward project cost

-$838.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.01

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