My students need seeds and books to learn about and grow healthy produce and learn about the science of plants/botany. These resources will support our school garden on campus!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. McConnell's classroom raised $507
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Many children in this low income neighborhood are only fed processed foods and junk foods, yet many families comes from agricultural roots. This project will allow students to reconnect with the Earth and their family, and take control over their food futures. They will truly be growing their own meals.
Help us teach kids about where food comes from and how to eat healthy!
By working in our school garden children will learn to collaborate, plan, and accomplish their goals all while getting their green thumbs.
My Project
Many children in this low income neighborhood are only fed processed foods and junk foods, yet many families comes from agricultural roots. This project will allow students to reconnect with the Earth and their family, and take control over their food futures. They will truly be growing their own meals.
My students yearn for fresh produce and the chance to get their hands dirty in the pursuit of science and nutrition.
These youngsters are dismayed at the quality of food available in their community. When they were told that they could grow their own lunches, kids went wild with anticipation. They talk of how their parents have worked in fields and how they want to be healthy by eating more veggies. This project will allow students to learn a great deal about horticulture, agriculture, and botany and nutrition as well. We will use the This project will succeed as students plan and produce all the bountiful harvests!
There is a wealth of research that supports the fact that students enjoy eating vegetables that they had a hand in growing. The goal of this project is for students in a low income area to experience the joy of harvesting fresh produce that they had an interest in growing. The healthy lifestyle and appreciation of botanical sciences is directly related to many families histories in agricultural labor in California.
We hope to utilize the resources from this grant (seeds and fertilizers) to learn vital science concepts about testing hypothesis and controlling variables. We will write about fragrances and textures in the garden in English, and read from the books about the important role plants have played throughout human History. We will create a learning environment grounded in plants where students will meet and exceed numerous Common Core standards in this project.
Nearly all 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
Oh Say Can You Seed?: All About Flowering Plants (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
• Amazon Business
$4.49
10
$44.90
HEIRLOOM SEEDS NON GMO VEGETABLE SEED KIT - 50 Varieties 100% Natural Non-Hybrid - Best For Gardeners Who Want to Raise Their Own Healthy Food - You Can Grow Fresh Tasty Vegetables Even As a Beginner
• Amazon Business
$39.00
1
$39.00
Educational Insights Now You See It, Now You Don't-See-Through Compost Container
• Amazon Business
$38.40
1
$38.40
Garden Flora: The Natural and Cultural History of the Plants In Your Garden
• Amazon Business
$27.19
1
$27.19
FoxFarm FX14066 1-Quart FoxFarm Bushdoctor Sledgehammer
• Amazon Business
$23.87
1
$23.87
Botanical Interests "Herb Favorites" Organic Seed Collection - 10 Packets with Gift Box
• Amazon Business
$22.95
1
$22.95
Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History (Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History)
• Amazon Business
$19.93
1
$19.93
The Botany Coloring Book
• Amazon Business
$15.98
1
$15.98
Patriot Seeds 10 Variety Seed Pack 100-Percent Heirloom Medicinal Herb Garden
• Amazon Business
$15.00
1
$15.00
Culinary Herb Seed Collection - 100% NON-GMO, Easy-to Grow Heirloom Seeds - from a REAL Seed Company!
• Amazon Business
$13.49
1
$13.49
10,000 Seed Lot - 30 Vegetable & Fruit Variety Pack - Survival Non-gmo Varieties
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Materials cost
$362.14
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$33.14
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$430.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$76.01
Total project goal
$506.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$506.72
1 Donor
-$506.72
Donations toward project cost
-$430.71
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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