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Mr. Mendez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Asphalt Jungle to Green Garden

Help me give my students the chance become horticulturist and apply STEM concepts learned in class by designing a garden and adding a much needed green space to our school.

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My Students

As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with STEM creative and meaningful learning experiences.One of my objectives for this coming academic year is to teach my student to create and maintain a sustainable organic garden.

My Project

My student mostly live in a community plague by apartment and they lack a green space. The garden supplies will give an opportunity for my students to create and maintain a sustainable garden whereas it would be impossible to do at home.Not only will students learn to garden but hopefully it will enhance their eating habits as well. My students will be enhancing their STEM concepts learned in class plus they will be taking the harvest home to enjoy. Furthermore, students will become life long nature learners and hopefully instill fun activities that will provide opportunities to create a green space at home.

Mr. Mendez Young Oak Kim Academy 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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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

45 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8×4×1FT Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit, PETNOZ Easy Quick Setup Raised Garden Boxes Outdoor With Metal Stake To Fix, Optional Size Rustproof Planter Box With No Bottom For Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs • Amazon Business $69.99 4 $279.96
Pure Garden 75-08002 8 Piece Garden Tool and Tote Set Repel-pesticides, 7x4.5, b • Amazon Business $18.28 4 $73.12
Pure Garden 75-08002 8 Piece Garden Tool and Tote Set Repel-pesticides, 7x4.5, b • Amazon Business $18.28 4 $73.12
100 Assorted Heirloom Vegetable Seeds 100% Non-GMO (100, Deluxe Assorted Vegetable Seeds) • Amazon Business $24.95 2 $49.90
Flantor Garden Irrigation System, 1/4" Blank Distribution Tubing Watering Drip Kit/DIY Saving Water Automatic Irrigation Equipment Set for Garden Greenhouse, Flower Bed,Patio,Lawn • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
32 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds for Planting - Over 15,000 Survival Garden Seeds - Essential Emergency Prepper Gear - Non-GMO Vegetable and Fruit Seeds for Planting - Garden Variety Pack - Bug-Out Seeds • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95

Materials cost

$549.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$637.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.50

Total project goal

$750.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $750.01

6 Donors

-$574.49

Donations toward project cost

-$488.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.17

Matching donations from our partners

-$175.52

Match offers toward project cost

-$149.19

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.33

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