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Mrs. Foster from Jonesboro, GA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds: Hydroponic Gardening for STEM Success

Help me give my students a hydroponic tower, supplies, and the opportunity to grow vegetables, fostering hands-on STEM learning, creativity, and sustainability in our classroom garden.

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My Project

I absolutely love my students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, especially when they get the chance to explore hands-on activities. Many of my students come from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and a strong desire to succeed. They thrive in environments where they can connect what they learn to real-world applications, which is why this hydroponic garden project is so exciting.

The hydroponic garden system and supplies we’re requesting will provide students with an engaging, interactive way to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

By growing vegetables, they’ll see firsthand how plants grow without soil, learning the principles of sustainable agriculture and water conservation. These resources will also allow us to discuss critical topics like nutrition, environmental responsibility, and the impact of technology on farming.

My goal is for students to develop problem-solving skills, collaborate with their peers, and take pride in their work. This project will help them make meaningful connections between classroom lessons and the world around them, fostering critical thinking and creativity.

What makes my students special is their resilience and eagerness to learn despite challenges they may face outside the classroom. This project will inspire them to believe in their ability to create solutions and make a difference, not just in the classroom but also in their communities. By cultivating vegetables together, we’re cultivating their growth as learners and leaders.

With this hydroponic garden, I hope to create a space where my students can dream big, grow their knowledge, and see the fruits (and vegetables!) of their efforts come to life.

Mrs. Foster Jonesboro Middle 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.

Equity Focus

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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Jonesboro, GA View local requests

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

60 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sjzx Tower Garden Hydroponics Growing System,18-Plant Indoor Vertical Garden with LED Timing Grow Light,Nursery Germination Kit Including Water Level,2Pcs Smart Plug,BPA-Free(No Seedlings Included) • Amazon Business $186.99 2 $373.98
EZ-gro Liquid Plant Food for Hydroponics Growing System | Special Formulated Hydroponic Nutrients for Indoor Garden System | Liquid Fertilizer for Indoor Plants is Made for Hydroponic Plant Food | QT • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
GardenCube 166pcs Hydroponic Pods Kit: Grow Anything Kit with 40 Grow Sponges, 40 Grow Baskets, 40 Grow Domes, 40 Pod Labels, 6 A&B Plant Food - Compatible with Hydroponics Supplies from All Brands • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Gardeners Basics, 15 Herb Seeds For Planting Varieties Heirloom Non-GMO 5200+ Seeds Indoors, Hydroponics, Outdoors - Basil, Catnip, Chive, Cilantro, Oregano, Parsley, Peppermint, Rosemary and More • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89

Materials cost

$440.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.62

Total project goal

$597.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.46

11 Donors

-$582.46

Donations toward project cost

-$495.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.37

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

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 $0.00

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