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Mr. Dunbar from Inglewood, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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CPES Aqua-Farm

Help me give my students an aquaponics garden that demonstrates high-tech agriculture and illustrates sustainability, space-efficiency, productivity, organic produce, and year-round farming.

  • 1 donor
  • $438 still needed

expires Jul 02

  • 1 donor
  • $438 still needed
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My Project

The aquaponics garden at our school will provide hands-on STEM learning, allowing students to explore ecosystems, sustainability, and food production in an interactive way. The requested materials—tanks, pumps, fish food, and plumbing—will help students witness the nitrogen cycle in action, reinforcing biology, chemistry, and environmental science concepts.

Our goal is to engage students in real-world problem-solving, teaching them about sustainable agriculture while fostering responsibility and teamwork.

By maintaining the system, they will develop patience, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship.

Our students are curious, resilient, and eager to learn through experience. Many have limited access to green spaces, so this project provides a unique opportunity to connect with nature and see food production firsthand. The aquaponics garden will empower them to become problem-solvers and caretakers of their environment, inspiring a new generation of scientists, engineers, and sustainability advocates.

Mr. Dunbar Century Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Inglewood, CA View local requests

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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
letsFix 1" PVC Pipe Furniture Grade, DIY PVC Projects for the Home, Garden, Greenhouse, Farm and Workshop, Sch. 40 White [40" x 10 Pack] • Amazon Business $59.74 1 $59.74
VIVOSUN 72 Rockwool Cubes & Net Pots Set for Hydroponics, 1.2” x 1.2” x 1.6” Cubes, 72 Plugs & 72 2” Net Cups for Hydroponic Growing, Seed-Starting, Cloning, Tower Gardens • Amazon Business $21.49 2 $42.98
Tetra Goldfish Flakes - Balanced Diet Fish Food • Amazon Business $41.59 1 $41.59
KMJETNIVY Rain Barrel 50G Anti-Collapse Collapsible Rainwater Collection System,Portable Water Storage Tank,Garden Water Catcher • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
VIVOSUN 480GPH Submersible Pump(1800L/H, 25W), Ultra Quiet Water Pump with 7.2ft High Lift, Fountain Pump with 5ft Power Cord, 3 Nozzles for Fish Tank, Aquarium, Statuary, Hydroponics Black • Amazon Business $15.29 2 $30.58
20 Pack 1" 90 Degree Elbow Pipe Fittings 2 Way Right Angle PVC Pipe Fitting, Furniture Build Grade SCH40 (Socket x Socket) 1" PVC Fitting Connectors for DIY PVC Shelf Garden Support Structure • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Atlas Scientific pH Up and Down 250ml (8oz) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Christy's Red Hot Blue Glue PVC Cement - Medium Body, Very Fast Set, Low-VOC, 1/2 Pint (8 fl oz) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter, 0.01pH High Accuracy Pen Type pH Tester for Hydroponics, Household Drinking, Pool and Aquarium, UL Certified • Amazon Business $7.95 2 $15.90
VEVOR PVC Pipe Cutter, Up to 2-1/2" O.D. Ratchet Pipe Cutter Heavy Duty, Professional Tube Cutting Tool with SK5 Steel Blade & Ergonomic Handle, Uses for PVC, CPVC, PP-R, PEX, PE, Rubber Hose • Amazon Business $15.44 1 $15.44
Black Aquarium Silicone Sealant - 10.2 Fluid oz Cartridge • Amazon Business $12.77 1 $12.77
Eastman 1/2 Inch ID (5/8 Inch OD) PVC Clear Vinyl Tubing, 20 Foot Length, 98622 • Amazon Business $12.38 1 $12.38

Materials cost

$328.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.41

Total project goal

$462.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $462.72

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $437.72

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