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Mrs. Giampapa from Brooklyn, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Community Garden Grows in Bushwick

Help me give my students the hands on learning experience of planting, caring for and harvesting a community garden. From seed to sprout to table I want them to learn where it all comes from.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

Growing a garden will help all be engaged and have fun while learning about plant growth! This year we started to clear out the space on the side to create a school garden/outdoor learning space. With the addition of these garden supplies, students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on gardening activities, fostering a deeper understanding of plant growth processes and environmental science. The overall goal of this garden space is to get all grade levels outside to get their hands dirty with the final outcome of raising their own vegetables and flowers. Creating a beautiful looking space as well as a bountiful crop once we get it going. The student’s will learn how to set up a working garden and how to care for it. With the greenhouses and the seed starters we can begin plants indoors at the end of winter/early spring and the students will be able to monitor up close the cycle of the plants before they go in the ground. This will help students take care of plants, check growth each day, and compare the growth each day

Students learn best with hands-on material and not all learning needs to happen inside the classroom!

The primary goal of our Community Garden is to integrate practical, experiential learning into our everyday curriculum through classroom gardening. This project not only promotes STEM literacy but also nurtures a sense of environmental stewardship and well-being among students, as they witness the marvels of plant growth and develop a deeper connection to the natural world. With your support, we can cultivate curiosity, scientific inquiry, and a passion for learning in the hearts and minds of our students.

Mrs. Giampapa PS/IS 384 Frances E Carter Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A ANLEOLIFE 2-Pack 4ft x 18” Tall Galvanized Raised Garden Beds Outdoor, Round Metal Planter Box for Planting Vegetables Flowers Herb, Anti-Rust & Easy-Setup, Antique White • Amazon Business $149.92 1 $149.92
EAST OAK Outdoor Storage Box, 60 Gallon Deck Box Indoor and Outdoor Use, Waterproof Resin Storage Bin for Patio Cushions, Gardening Tools, Kids Toys, Lockable, UV Resistant, Grey • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
4 Tier Mini Greenhouse - Portable Greenhouse with Locking Wheels and PVC Cover for Indoor or Outdoor - 27 x 19 x 63-Inch Green House by Home-Complete • Amazon Business $42.95 2 $85.90
9-Pack 20.7 Gallons Premium Organic Coco Coir Bricks for Plants - Low EC & pH Balance - 100% Natural Peat Moss Mix with Coconut Husk Fiber - Perfect for Gardening, Potting Soil Substrate - 12.6 lbs • Amazon Business $39.98 2 $79.96
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, Potting Soil for Indoor and Outdoor Container Plants, Enriched with Plant Food, 2 cu. ft. (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $30.98 2 $61.96
Garden Shovels for Digging, 41 Inch Small Metal Shovel with D-Shape Handle for Shoveling,Digging, Perfect Size Effort-Saving Lightweight Shovel • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Bosmere Compost Aerator, 36" • Amazon Business $45.62 1 $45.62
Seed Starter Tray Kit with Grow Light(2024 Upgrade 8 Full-Spectrum LED, Timer, Dimming, Higher Humidity Dome) 5 Pack Seedling Sprouting Trays Indoor Gardening Gifts Supplies Greenhouse Germination Kit • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Worm Nerd Composting Worms – Live Red Wriggler Compost Worms Mix – Sustainable Compost Worms Live for Organic Materials - Worm Composting Set for Better Soil Structure 100 Worms *CANNOT SHIP TO HAWAII • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
25 Slightly Assorted Flower Seed Packets - Includes 10+ Varieties - May Include: Forget Me Nots, Pinks, Marigolds, Zinnia, Wildflower, Poppy, Snapdragon and More - Made in the USA • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
ZeeDix 50pcs (30mm) Coco Coir Pellets Organic Potting Soil for Planting Compressed Coco Coir Soil Coconut Soil Seed Starters for Indoors or Outdoors Bonsai Herbs Plants Flowers and Vegetables • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
40Pcs 3.15 Inch Peat Pots, Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Round Plant Seedling Starters Kit, Seed Germination Trays with 10 Plant Labels for Flower Vegetable Tomato Saplings & Herb Seed Germination • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost

$669.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$709.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.14

Total project goal

$834.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $834.25

6 Donors

-$398.54

Donations toward project cost

-$370.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$398.53

Match offers toward project cost

-$338.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.18

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