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Mr. Lober from Rego Park, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engineering and Design of Eco-Friendly Hydroponics/Compost System - Pt.8

Help me give my students the necessary material for an AI project in hydroponics including GeeekPi AI HAT+ Build-in Hailo AI Accelerator with Metal Case & Active Cooler for Raspberry Pi 5, two Raynesys 3 in 1 Collapsible Wagon Converts to Bench, 220lbs Foldable Wagon Cart with Wheels, and more.

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To continue in our venture of creating a hydroponics system accessible to our school and neighborhood, we need additional hardware, tools, specific clothing, and pieces for the teachers and students involved in building and maintaining our hydroponics system.

In preparation for this, we require proper equipment to build and operate the hydroponic systems inside and outside the classroom and to be run autonomously.

In order to do this, we want to use an automatic composter that can connect to a Raspberry Pi computer to give updates on the process of how it is being composted. In addition, we need a wifi adapter to connect to the Raspberry Pi to give IDs for each plant to log their progress in a data chart for students to track and learn about data science and its involvement in sustainability. In addition, we want to use AI technology to streamline this process, thus we are purchasing a AI SIM to put in our Raspberry pi 5. Lastly, we have several students who speak Russian, Uzbek, Spanish, and Mandarin. We are using translator earbuds to help navigate conversations with them while we are working outside.

With classes all day filled with hands-on and visual learners, what better way to teach the plant unit than by implementing a hands-on unit that entails planting and caring for hydroponics and compost systems?

Every bit will help my students vastly improve our school's involvement in climate-change education through the use of engineering and technology. On top of being a part of the solution where we develop sustainable forms of gardening, this is a way for my students to give back to the community that surrounds our school. There is no better service project than beautifying our footprint in the neighborhood.

Mr. Lober Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey Grades 6-8

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Rego Park, NY View local requests

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
GeeekPi AI HAT+ Build-in Hailo AI Accelerator with Metal Case & Active Cooler for Raspberry Pi 5 (13 Tops) • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Raynesys 3 in 1 Collapsible Wagon Converts to Bench, 220lbs Foldable Wagon Cart with Wheels, 120L Shopping Cart for Groceries Folding Utility Wagon for Beach, Garden, Camping, Sport, Black • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
SABANI Portable Charger 35000mAh Power Bank - Portable Battery with 4 Built in Cables, 22.5W Fast Charging Battery Pack Compatible with iPhone 16 15 14 13 Samsung Android Phone etc (1 Pack, Black) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
AI Language Translator Earbuds, OWS Real-Time 3-in-1 Translation Earbuds 144 Languages & Accents, Translation Device for Travel Business Learning, Milky White • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Polytun Amber Glass Mason Jars 32 oz Wide Mouth with Airtight Lids and Bands 6 Pack, Amber Clear Glass Canning Mason Jars, Quart Mason Jars (Set of 6) (Wide Mouth) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Kiicii Kratky Method Hydroponic Planter Kit, 8 Hydroponic Planter Plus 24 Growing Sponges for Herbs, Hydroponic Mini Buckets for Windowsill Herb Garden, Hydroponic Growing System for Vegetables • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
ProsourceFit Exercise Balance Pad – Non-Slip Cushioned Foam Mat & Knee Pad for Fitness and Stability Training, Yoga, Physical Therapy 15.5”x12.75” • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Carhartt Men's Insulated System 5 Suede Work Glove with Knit Cuff, Brown, Large • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
HFYZZ 2 Pack Automatic Plant Watering Mat, 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Wicking Mat with 20 Pcs Plant Labels, Vacation Plant Watering System for Greenhouse Hydroponics Indoor Potted Plants • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SANSI Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Pot Clip LED Plant Lights for Indoor Growing, Full Spectrum, Plant Lamp with 4-Level Dimmable, Auto On Off 3 6 12 Hrs Timer for Succulents, Small Plant, White, 5V. • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Indoor Gardening Seed Pod Kit, white • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
12Pcs Kratky Lids Wide Mouth Hydroponic Cover Lids, Kratky Mason Jar Lids with 12Pcs Kratky Blackout Sleeves Kratky Lid Insert Hydroponic Lids Kratky Hydroponics Supplies with Hole for Mason Jars • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
ORIMERC 60 feet 1/6 inch Self Watering Wick Cord for Vacation Self-Watering Planter Pot DIY Automatic Watering Device System Potted Plant Sitter Auto Drip Waterer to Water African Violet • Amazon Business $4.82 3 $14.46
Urban Hydroculture Kratky Lids (3-Pack) AeroGarden Kratky Lid Insert, Compatible with AeroGarden Pods - Passive Hydroponics (Kratky Method), Black • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
HSYMQ 24PCS Sand Paper Variety Pack Sandpaper 12 Grits Assorted for Wood Metal Sanding, Wet Dry Sandpaper 120/150/180/240/320/400/600/800/1000/1500/2500/3000 Grit • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$554.06

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$592.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.54

Total project goal

$696.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $696.91

2 Donors

-$395.91

Donations toward project cost

-$395.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$231.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$69.87

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