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Mrs. Ford from Washington, DC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fast Plant Fun!

My students need materials to grow their Wisconsin Fast Plants! These seeds, watering containers and growing systems will make that possible!

  • $211 goal

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My Students

Can you imagine what it would be like to watch the entire plant life cycle in only 45 days - from seed to seed? Wisconsin Fast Plants allow students to do just this! From monitoring growth, to pollinating with REAL dried bees, WFPs are one of the most meaningful ways to teach about plants!

My students represent a diverse group of PS through 5th graders in Northeast Washington, DC.

Our DC Public School is one that truly values inquiry and learning by doing and our students continue to rise to our expectations every day. From the youngest preschool student to the oldest 5th grade student, all receive science instruction in the classroom and practice in Habits of Mind using their Multiple Intelligences in my Think Tank/STEM program. Our unique school is a special one, with over 350 unique and eager learners who thrive on hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

My Project

Wisconsin Fast Plants are an amazing way for students to learn about the plant life cycle, explore how young and adult plants differ (and are the same), learn about pollination and cross-pollination by actually using bees to do it themselves and even watch the product of pollination in pod and seed formation. These materials support a 6 week unit where students at all grade levels will observe, measure and take part in the process. We have completed this unit in the past and it was such an amazing experience.

By supporting this project, you encourage students to investigate the outside world more closely.

Students go from running through a yard passing by nearby plants and flowers to stopping and inspecting their parts and investing what they see. They build the foundation for appreciation of plants in their environment and truly understand how plants grow! Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Ford Maury Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Washington, DC View local requests 200 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quads, 4-Cell Foam Planters, Pack of 16 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.05 5 $40.25
Wisconsin Fast Plants Watering System • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.25 2 $22.50
Reditainer Deli Food Storage Containers with Lid, 32-Ounce, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $21.11 1 $21.11
Reditainer Deli Food Storage Containers with Lids, 8-Ounce, 40-Pack • Amazon Business $14.33 1 $14.33
Wisconsin Fast Plants Watering System Mats • Carolina Biological Supply Company $3.55 3 $10.65
Dried Bees, Unit of 70, 3 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $5.85 1 $5.85
Quad Wicks, Pack of 70 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.95 1 $4.95
Plant Support Stakes, Pack of 16 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $3.01 1 $3.01

Materials cost

$122.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.67

Sales tax

 $7.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.50

Total project goal

$210.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $210.02

1 Donor

-$106.00

Donations toward project cost

-$90.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.90

match offer

-$104.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.60

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 $0.00

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