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Ms. Merriweather from Saint Louis, MO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds with Hydroponics

Help me give my students a hyrdoponics so they can learn how to grow fruits and veggies.

  • 7 donors
  • $507 goal

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Ms. Merriweather has another project! Donate to Addressing the Hierarchy of Needs in a Lower Socioeconomic School to help her classroom.

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Help Ms. Merriweather

Ms. Merriweather has another project! Donate to Addressing the Hierarchy of Needs in a Lower Socioeconomic School to help her classroom.

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My Project

Imagine a classroom where students don’t just learn about science; they experience it firsthand by growing their own food using cutting-edge hydroponic systems. My students are a vibrant, curious group of learners who thrive when engaged with hands-on projects. They come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and boundless potential to the classroom.

With your support, I aim to introduce hydroponics as a way to teach sustainability, biology, and chemistry.

The materials we’re requesting—hydroponic systems, seeds, and nutrient solutions—will allow students to explore plant growth in a soil-free environment, conduct experiments, and apply critical thinking skills to solve real-world challenges like food scarcity.

Our goal is to foster a love for science while empowering students to see how they can impact the future of agriculture and sustainability. These tools will provide an interactive, memorable learning experience that brings science to life, inspiring my students to grow both plants and their knowledge.

Your donation will plant the seeds of curiosity and innovation in our classroom. Thank you for helping our budding scientists thrive!

Ms. Merriweather Sumner High School Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Merriweather

Saint Louis, MO 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

50 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Herb Garden Hydroponics Growing System - HidroPony 12 Pods Indoor Gardening System with LED Grow Light, Plants Germination Kit, Auto Timer, Ideal Gardening Gifts for Women • Amazon Business $69.90 3 $209.70
Carolina STEM Challenge: Hydroponics Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $119.79 1 $119.79
Gardeners Basics, Survival Garden Heirloom Seeds, Victory Garden Seeds - 35 Varieties, 17,000+ Vegetable and Fruit Seeds for Planting Great Emergency Preparedness Items and Bugout Bag Supplies Gear • Amazon Business $26.75 1 $26.75
Tigvio 50pcs Seed Pods Kit for Aerogarden, 50 Grow Sponges, Hydroponics Garden Accessories for Starting System Compatible with Hydroponics Supplies from All Brands • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Plant Food Hydroponic Nutrients Supplies: Hydroponics Growing System General A&B Water Soluble Solid Fertilizer for Vegetables Fruits Flowers Thrive - Indoor Herb Garden Plants Accessories • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$379.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.57

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.97

Total project goal

$506.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.45

6 Donors

-$451.74

Donations toward project cost

-$387.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.76

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.71

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 $0.00

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