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Ms. Behrsing from Essex Junction VT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Zone Zero Gardening-Middle School

Help me give my students a nutritious indoor gardening experience during Vermont winters.

  • $567 goal

This project expired on April 22, 2024.

This project expired on April 22, 2024.

My Project

In my newly created Health and Wellness class, I hope to plan a microgreen unit for students. We will explore how to grow microgreens, why to grow them, and analyze their nutrient profile and how it can positively impact the body. We live in Vermont, with long, cold winters, and indoor gardening is a great way to provide sustainable and nutritious food year round.

I have been growing mircrogreens for two years as a side hobby and now would like to share this passion with students.

I envision us talking about the the growth cycle, spending a large amount of time analyzing the nutritional impact, and then making microgreen salads and pestos from our harvest.

Ms. Behrsing
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FoxFarm FX14054 Happy Frog Nutrient Rich and pH Adjusted Rapid Growth Garden Potting Soil Mix is Ready to Use, 12 Quart (4 Pack), Brown • Amazon Business $55.88 3 $167.64
SHEING Seed Sprouter Tray with Lid 2 Pack, BPA Free PP Soil-Free Healthy Wheatgrass Grower Sprouting Container Kit with Germinating Paper • Amazon Business $19.99 8 $159.92
Barrina T5 Grow Lights for Indoor Plants Full Spectrum, 2ft 40W (4 x 10W, 250W Equivalent), LED Grow Light Bulbs, Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, Greenhouse, Plug and Play, Yellow, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $39.19 3 $117.57

Materials cost

$445.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.03

Total project goal

$566.84

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