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Ms. Martin from Orrville, AL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds: A Hands-On Garden Learning Experience

Help me give my students hands-on gardening experience so they can learn how to grow a garden with fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • 5 donors
  • $510 goal

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My Project

I love how curious, creative, and eager my students are to explore the world around them. They thrive when learning is hands-on and connected to real-life experiences. This gardening project will allow them to grow their own fruits and vegetables while learning about science, nutrition, and sustainability. The raised garden beds create a dedicated space for our garden, the heirloom seed kit provides a wide variety of plants to explore, and the beginner-friendly guides will support their learning every step of the way. This project will help my students develop responsibility, teamwork, and a deeper connection to the environment.

Ms. Martin Keith Middle-High School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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Orrville, AL 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

70 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fruit and Veggies 101: Gardening Guide On How To Grow The Freshest & Ripest Salad Vegetables (Perfect For Beginners) (Fruit and Vegetable Gardening Guides) • Amazon Business $10.99 20 $219.80
COATTOA Galvanized Raised Garden Bed, 2 Pcs 8×3×1ft Raised Garden Boxes, Outdoor Galvanized Planter Box, Garden Stock Tank Outdoor for Vegetables, Garden Planter Beds Outdoor with Metal Plant Stakes • Amazon Business $118.99 1 $118.99
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95

Materials cost

$367.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.45

Total project goal

$509.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $509.68

3 Donors

-$253.66

Donations toward project cost

-$217.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.05

Matching donations from our partners

-$253.67

Match offers toward project cost

-$215.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.35

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 $0.00

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