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Ms. Casserly from S. Ozone Park, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Learning through Sustainable Gardening and Butterfly Conservation

Help me give my students hydroponic fountains and a butterfly kit to enhance our middle school gardening club, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities in sustainability, biology, and environmental stewardship.

  • 2 donors
  • $293 still needed

expires Jul 20

  • 2 donors
  • $293 still needed
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The hydroponic fountains will introduce students to innovative, soil-free gardening methods, promoting an understanding of sustainability, water conservation, and plant biology. The butterfly kit will allow students to observe the entire life cycle of butterflies, enhancing their knowledge of ecology, metamorphosis, and the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. These items will provide hands-on, real-world applications of science that deepen students' understanding and foster their curiosity.

Our goals are to engage students in sustainable gardening practices, teach them about environmental stewardship, and inspire a love of science.

We aim to cultivate a deeper understanding of ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation, while also providing an opportunity for teamwork and creativity in the gardening club.

Our students are eager, creative, and passionate about learning. They come from diverse backgrounds and often face challenges, yet they demonstrate resilience and a strong desire to make a positive impact on their community. This project will empower them to explore new skills and contribute to something meaningful.

Ms. Casserly Middle School 297 Hawtree Creek Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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S. Ozone Park, 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AquaSprouts© Fountain: 8-Gal. Hydroponic and/or Aquaponic Water Garden • Nasco $148.75 1 $148.75
Hydroponic Garden Aquaponic Fish Tank Plants Growing System Self-Cleaning Seed Sprouter Tray • Amazon Business $48.95 1 $48.95
Butterfly Garden Kit 5 Larvae • Ward's Science $31.49 1 $31.49

Materials cost

$229.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.35

Total project goal

$308.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$308.98

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$9.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.50

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

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$292.80

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