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Ms. Plitnick from Bronx, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking It Up in Hydroponics!

Help me give my students the opportunity to engage in healthy eating habits by utilizing the produce they've grown in their hydroponic classroom.

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My Project

The students have been enjoying learning about sustainable living through our hydroponic lab this year. My students have been making connections regarding how the weather and temperature affect how our produce will grow. We have grown wonderful tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, basil, peppers, cilantro, borage, and lavender.

We've taken our learning one step further and have made Swiss Chard smoothies and salads using our produce from the hydroponic lab.

My students were so excited that they were able to take the items from the lab and transform the produce into delicious food. Even some of my picky students who don't eat anything, enjoyed eating the Swiss Chard smoothie. The students are tapping into their culinary creativity and I would love to foster their creativity by setting up a space in the room where we can have our hydroponic kitchen area. My ultimate goal for the hydroponic lab is to foster a farm-to-table experience for my amazing students.

To create a farm-to-table experience, I am requesting a refrigerator with a freezer to store items such as pickling our cucumbers and yogurt to create smoothies. I am also requesting a blender and hot plate so the students can make items such as pesto, smoothies, soups, jams, and other purees with the produce from the hydroponic lab.

By teaching my students healthy eating habits now, at a young age, this is something that will become a part of their lifelong learning. My students are learning that just because it's green or healthy for you, doesn't mean it's going to taste bad. My students are very excited about learning what they can make with the produce from the classroom and are even more excited to eat it.

Ms. Plitnick P469X - The Bronx School for Continuous Learners Grades 6-8

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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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More than half 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
NewAir 3.1 Cu. Ft. Compact Mini Refrigerator with Freezer in Black, Can Dispenser and Energy Star, Perfect for Dorm Rooms, Bedrooms, Home Offices, and RV Vans • Amazon Business $198.01 1 $198.01
Ninja - Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ - Gray • Best Buy Education $96.84 1 $96.84
OVENTE Countertop Infrared Single Burner, 1000W Electric Hot Plate with 7” Ceramic Glass Cooktop, 5 Level Temperature Setting & Easy to Clean Base, Compact Stove for Home Dorm Office, Black BGI101B • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Silicone Baking Mat Large Baking Sheets for Oven 3 Pack-2 Half Sheets Mats +1 Quarter Baking Sheet,Reusable & Non Stick Baking Supplies Bakeware Mats for Cookies,Macarons,Bread, Pastry,Gray • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Tovla Jr. Knives for Kids 3-Piece Kitchen Cooking and Baking Knife Set: Montessori Children's Knives in 3 Sizes & Colors/Firm Grip, Serrated Edges, BPA-Free Kids' Toddler Knives (colors vary) • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45

Materials cost

$337.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$372.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.71

Total project goal

$438.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $438.05

2 Donors

-$219.02

Donations toward project cost

-$186.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.85

match offer

-$219.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$186.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.85

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 $0.00

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