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Mr. Pinho from Staten Island, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds, Growing Greens: Hydroponics for Wellness

Help me give my students a calming garden where they can tend and care for plants while beautifying their local and school community.

  • 1 donor
  • $500 goal

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Mr. Pinho has another project! Donate to Boosting Small Group Learning with an Android TV to help his classroom.

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My Project

Our school community values not only academic growth but the holistic wellness of our students. To foster this vision, we aim to build a hydroponic garden in our school. Hydroponic gardening, a soil-less cultivation method, offers students hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainable agriculture, biology, and environmental science, all while promoting emotional and mental wellness.

Students will cultivate and maintain a hydroponic garden, growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

They will organize regular harvests and distribute fresh produce to peers, school staff, and families, fostering nutrition education and community wellness.

Our project serves the entire school community, including students, teachers, staff, and families. Providing fresh produce and educational workshops will enhance community health, promote nutritional awareness, and strengthen community ties through student-led initiatives.

The requested hydroponic gardening materials will enable students to plant, monitor, and harvest crops independently. These resources will directly support student leadership by allowing hands-on management of sustainable food production and distribution, actively benefiting the community.

Mr. Pinho Tottenville High School Grades 9-12

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

More than half 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

999 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden - DRYADES 44 Pods Herbs Garden Kit Indoor with LED Grow Light Grow Anything Plants Germination Kit (No Seeds) Harvest Vegetable Lettuce for Home Kitchen • Amazon Business $329.99 1 $329.99
Ahopegarden Hydroponics Growing System kit Indoor Garden, 12 Pods Plant herb Garden with LCD Environmental Detection Germination Vegetable LED Growth Lamp, Hydroponics Grower Healthy Fresh Vegetables • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99

Materials cost

$388.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.97

Total project goal

$499.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $499.78

1 Donor

-$499.78

Donations toward project cost

-$424.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.97

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