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Ms. Finley from Chicago IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What We Plant, We Eat

Help me give my students an outdoor storage shed, garden tools, storage totes, and more items for outdoor classroom use.

  • 3 donors
  • $511 still needed

expires Aug 10

  • 3 donors
  • $511 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In today's world, many children lack access to fresh, healthy foods and have limited understanding of where their food comes from. Additionally, students often have few opportunities to engage with nature and understand the importance of sustainable practices. A school garden at our school would address these issues by providing a hands-on learning environment where students can grow their own produce and learn about sustainable agriculture. The garden will include a variety of raised beds, a tool shed, traditional in-ground plots, and a small greenhouse. Students will have the opportunity to grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, such as tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, strawberries, and basil.

The garden will be integrated into the school curriculum through lessons on plant biology, nutrition, environmental science, and sustainability.

Teachers from various subjects will incorporate the garden into their lesson plans, providing students with interdisciplinary learning experiences.

Our school is a vibrant learning community dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education. We propose to create a school garden to enhance our students' learning experiences, promote healthy eating habits, and encourage environmental stewardship.

Ms. Finley
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hanover Outdoor Storage Shed, Double Door Wood Shed for Tools and Garden Supplies with Shelf and Locking Latch, 36 Cu.Ft. Capacity (4.4' x 5' x 1.6'), Backyard Shed • Amazon Business $279.00 1 $279.00
84 PCS Garden Tools Set,10pcs Succulent Tools Set Included 6pcs Large Heavy Duty Aluminum Gardening Hand Tools 12.5IN with Garden Tool Bag,Gloves Sprayer etc.Gardening Gifts for Men Women Garden Gifts • Amazon Business $26.09 2 $52.18
School Smart Storage Tote with Snaptite Lid, 11-3/4 x 15-1/2 x 7-1/2 Inches, Blue • School Specialty $21.97 2 $43.94
CHEERBANK 7PCS Kids Gardening Tools, Long Shovel, Rake for Leaves, Spade, Hoe, Steel Heads & Real Wood Handle, Yard Tools for Children Toddlers Gifts • Amazon Business $31.47 1 $31.47
64 Slots Plastic Seed Storage Box Organizer with Label Stickers(seeds not included), Seed Container Storage use for Flower Seeds,Vegetable Seeds, Clover Seeds, Basil Seeds, Tomato Seeds • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Chapin 47998 Made in USA 2-Gallon Tru-Stream Outdoor and Indoor 100% Recycled Plastic Watering Can, Removable Nozzle, Leak Free, Drip Free, Black with White Nozzle • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Plant Labels Tags 200Pcs T-Type Plant Markers Plastic Plant Label Garden Labels Tags Plant Labels for Outdoor Garden Waterproof Plant Label Identification Stakes with Permanent Marking Pen 5 Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$445.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.39

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.88

Total project goal

$572.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.51

3 Donors

-$60.00

Donations toward project cost

-$52.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $510.74

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