Going Green: Life Skills for Students with Disabilities Part 2
Help me give my students raised garden bed, shelving unit, solar powered greenhouse lights, solar powered generator and a variety of plants.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pia's classroom raised $1,135
This project is fully funded
My Project
Our school services students from eighth grade through their completion of high school. Our students present with multiple disabilities. Our school focuses on vocational training to promote skills the students will need to both obtain and maintain a job.
To address the physical and cognitive challenges each student faces, the staff has created a number of vocational training programs that include a bake shop, coffee shop, gardening and a school-wide recycling and composting center.
The efficacy of instruction is increased when lessons are presented in a multidisciplinary, thematic and functional way. Our students benefit from utilizing concrete objects, adapted learning materials and equipment as well as by tackling daily living challenges. In a Science themed unit celebrating the locavore movement, our students will learn to use garden tools to plant a variety of vegetables throughout the year in the greenhouse. The vegetables will be used in our class cooking exercises. Meal planning and preparation will be addressed in Math. The concept of conservation will be introduced and reinforced through the set up and maintenance of a class compost bin, vermicompost and outdoor bins.
The requested materials will ensure that the gardening project will be all-year round and continue even during the cold winter months.
Despite their disabilities, our students are exceptional and inspiring. They come to school with enthusiasm to learn. Our class will immerse and engage students in community-oriented and age-appropriate learning activities that promote conservation of the earth and sustainable living practices. The use of these equipment will build a foundation in functional skills and serve to enhance cognitive development and emotional well being in students.
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
6x3x2ft Galvanized Raised Garden Bed for Vegetables, Outdoor Garden Raised Planter Box, Raised Beds for Gardening Flower
• Amazon Business
$129.99
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$129.99
Electric Greenhouse Heater With Digital Thermostat Control, Portable Heater Fan For Green House, Grow Tent, Flower Room, Overheat Protection, Fast Heating, Spray Water Proof
• Amazon Business
$99.99
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$99.99
SONGMICS Garage Shelving, 6-Tier Wire Shelving Unit, Kitchen Storage Rack with Adjustable Shelves, Shelf Liners, 8 Hooks, Total Max. Load 528 lb, for Living Room, Garage, Black ULGR096B01
• Amazon Business
$99.98
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$99.98
Suncast 22" Sonora Resin Wicker Planter Contemporary Lightweight Flower Pot for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Home, Yard, or Garden, Set of 2, Java
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$47.71
2
$95.42
HOWEASY 120W Portable Power Station, 88WH Solar Generator, Lithium Battery Power with 2 110V AC (Peak 150W) Socket/ 3 DC Ports/2 USB QC3.0/LED Light for CPAP Outdoor Camping Trip Hunting Emergency
• Amazon Business
$74.99
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$74.99
PERFECT PLANTS Amethyst Falls Wisteria Vine 1 Gallon | Live Shrub for Outdoor Planting | Fast Growing Vines for Trellis or Fence | Beautiful Purple Flowers During Spring & Summer
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$34.99
2
$69.98
Proven Winners 1 Gallon, Puffer Fish™ Panicle Hydrangea (Paniculata), Live Plant, Shrub, White to Pink Flowers (HYDPRC1226101)
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$31.99
2
$63.98
AYNEFY Solar Plant Grow Light Strip, 5W Solar Powered LED Plant Growing Lamp Promote Growth Solar LED Grow Light Strips for Outdoor Indoor Garden Greenhouse Potted (3M)
• Amazon Business
$22.53
2
$45.06
Proven Winners 4.5 in. Quart, Little Lime Punch Panicle Hydrangea (Paniculata), Live Plant, Multi-Color Flower, Red (HYDPRC1217800)
• Amazon Business
$21.43
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$42.86
Tribello 3 Drawer Plastic Storage, Mini Drawer Unit, White Frame With Clear Drawers for Craft Storage - 8.5"L X 7.25"W X 6.75"H Inches - American Made (1 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
Rubbermaid Plastic Garage Corner Tool Tower Rack, Easy to Assemble, Organizes up to 30 Long-Handled Tools/Rakes/ Brooms/Shovles for Home/House/Outdoor/Sheds
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$34.98
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$34.98
Garden Stakes, RIFNY 60 Inches Steel Plant Stakes for Indoor Outdoor Growing Climbing Plants, Plant Sticks Support Tomato Cage Beans Potted (5FT, 20 PCS)
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$32.99
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$32.99
Endless Summer Original Hydrangea, 1 Gal, Blue
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$23.08
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$23.08
Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) Live Shrub, Light Pink Flowers and Variegated Foliage, 4.5 in. Quart
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$21.43
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$21.43
Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) Live Shrub, Purple Flowers, 4.5 in. Quart
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$14.59
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$14.59
50 Pcs Zip Ties Heavy Duty Strong Large Cable Industrial Sturdy Wire Ties, Awnings Tying Branches Bundling of Crops Fixed Water Pipes(White,24 inch x 7.9 mm)
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$13.99
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$13.99
Meily 2500 pcs Mixed Carnation Seeds for Planting Non-GMO Flower Seeds for Home Decor Easy to Grow Wildflower, 2500 pcs carnation seeds
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$8.56
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$8.56
25 White Japanese Lilac Seeds (Extremely Fragrant)/ (Original Version)
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$4.20
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$4.20
Materials cost
$916.05
Vendor shipping charges
$4.75
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.74
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$964.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$170.21
Total project goal
$1,134.75
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,134.75
10 Donors
-$950.55
Donations toward project cost
-$831.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$118.83
match offer
-$156.26
Match offer toward project cost
-$132.82
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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