How do I bring the outdoors to the indoors? I teach at a Title 1 school in Brooklyn with majority of my students as ESL from different grade levels. They are very creative and would benefit very much from hands- on projects and experiments. I hope to keep this creativity burning by providing them with something that can inspire them further.
My students are the future environmental innovators.
I started an "aquaponics" project in my classrooms so my students can have a platform for some of their experiments. With very limited budget, the system that I built for my class was a DIY model. The system has been a success with the plants and the fish thriving well.
The students used the system to learn water quality, environmental systems, ecological interactions, and sustainability. To culminate the topic on Sustainability, my students designed their own aquaponics model that can be used for home, school, and small business scale.
The kids are looking forward to building their model to showcase to the whole community. With your help, the students can have their hopes in fruition.
My Project
Aquaponics is a method of farming that utilizes both aquaculture and hydroponics. The wastes from the fish get recycled and used by the plants for their nutritional need. The plants in turn filters the water and brings it back clean for the fish. My students will build their own model of aquaponics that is designed for different venues; an aquaponics for school, an aquaponics for home, and an aquaponics for small business.
The aquaponics project will make my students and other members of the community develop their environmental literacy.
These students are the investments for the future generations. They can be the environmental stewards if provided with a strong seed of inspiration.
More than three‑quarters 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
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Classic 6 with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
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$114.97
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$114.97
Homasy 400GPH Submersible Pump 25W Fountain Water Pump with For Aquarium, Fish Tank, Pond, Hydroponics
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$27.99
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$111.96
Baby Tears Plant - 2 Bunches - Live Aquarium Plants by Aquatic Arts
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$17.57
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$87.85
Tuffstuff KMM100 Aquaponics Tank, Large Size
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$37.60
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$75.20
HydroMaxx 25 Feet x 2 Inch Black Flexible PVC Pipe, Hose and Tubing for Koi Ponds, Irrigation and Water Gardens. Includes Free 4oz Can of Hot Blue Gorilla PVC Glue!
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Automatic Aquarium Fish Feeder Vacation Tank Fakes and Pellets Dispenser Timer for Weekend, Holiday
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KollerCraft Aquarius Aquarium Fish Net with Stainless Steel Handle, Extra-Large
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$10.99
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$54.95
Colori Digital Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Reptile Thermometers Marine Temperature
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$47.96
Marineland ML90609 Portrait Aquarium Kit, 5-Gallon
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$45.99
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$45.99
Botanicare Ebb and Flow Fitting Kit with 2 Extensions
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$8.95
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$35.80
The Bio-Integrated Farm: A Revolutionary Permaculture-Based System Using Greenhouses, Ponds, Compost Piles, Aquaponics, Chickens, and More
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$30.41
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$30.41
Grow!t GMC40l Clay Pebbles, 4mm-16mm, 40 Liters
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Bio Media - 1000g - Aquatic Arts FilterPlus Bio-Media Aquarium Filter
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TEKTON 6466 PVC Pipe Cutter
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NP3BB: 3 Inch Black Slotted Mesh Net Pot for Hydroponics/Aquaponics/Orchids - 50 Pack
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$15.56
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HydroDynamics Clonex Rooting Gel, 100 ml
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$15.49
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LUFFY Coco Philippines Java Fern: Live Aquatic Plant with 10+ Leaves : Provides a Natural Environment for Your Fish: Easy Care: Hardy Plant with Longevity: Bring more color to your Aquascape
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Rain Bird BE50/4PK Drip Irrigation 1/2" Barbed Elbow Fitting, 4-Pack x 2
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Materials cost
$901.25
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$944.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$166.72
Total project goal
$1,111.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,111.49
17 Donors
-$698.23
Donations toward project cost
-$593.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$104.73
Matching donations from our partners
-$413.26
Match offers toward project cost
-$351.27
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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