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Mr. Ma from New York, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Strong in Harlem

Help me give my students live plants to observe in our school library!

  • $197 goal

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According to Edutopia.org's article "The Science of Classroom Design," plants can have a positive impact on students. In addition to that, watching and observing plants grow can engage students in concepts in biology.

This project aims to increase social-emotional wellness as well as science inquiry skills in students through introducing houseplants in our school library.

In the concrete jungle of NYC, sometimes it's hard for students to find controlled locations to observe the lifecycle of plants. In addition to the plants, the other materials (gardening tools, soil, and watering can) will allow students to engage with these house plants.

Mr. Ma Frederick Douglass Academy 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.

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New York, NY 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

800 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Costa Farms Live House Plants (4 Pack), Easy Grow Houseplants, Potted in Indoor Garden Plant Pots, Grower's Choice Clean Air Purifier Planter Set, Potting Soil Mix, Gift for Home and Office Decor • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
JMOO Garden Tool Set, 8 Piece Heavy Duty and Lightweight Aluminium Alloy Gardening Hand Tools with Non-Slip Ergonomic Handle, Storage Tote Bag, Durable Gardening Tool Set Gift for Women and Men • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Golden Pothos Plant Live in Hanging Planter Pot, Live Pothos Live Plant Trailing Plants Live Plants, Money Plant Indoor Plants Live Houseplants, Devils Ivy House Plants Indoors Live by Plants for Pets • Amazon Business $19.41 1 $19.41
Dahey Plant Propagation Terrarium Desktop Glass Planter Station Water Planting Glass Vase with Lid and Wooden Stand for Propagating Hydroponic Plants Centerpiece Office Home Garden Decor, 3 Pcs • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Costa Farms Pothos Live Plants (2-Pack), Easy Care Vining Live Indoor Houseplants, Air Purifier Trailing Plants Potted in Nursery Pots, Potting Soil, Gift for Office and Home Decor, 8-Inches Tall • Amazon Business $15.55 1 $15.55
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, 8 qt. (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.37 1 $15.37
Watering Can for Indoor Plants, Small Watering Cans for House Plant Garden Flower, Long Spout Water Can for Outdoor Watering Plants 1.8L 60oz 1/2 Gallon • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
HNXTYAOB Large Repotting Mat for Plant Transplanting and Mess Control 39.5"x 31.5" Thickened Waterproof Potting Tray Succulent Potting Mat Portable Gardening Mat Plant Gifts for Women Men • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47

Materials cost

$134.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$166.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.47

Total project goal

$196.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $196.45

1 Donor

-$98.22

Donations toward project cost

-$83.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.73

match offer

-$98.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$83.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.73

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 $0.00

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