You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Banks from Harvey, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Banks is requesting

Growing Young Minds: Hydroponics in the Classroom

Help me give my students the chance to grow tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers indoors with the E SUPEREGROW Large Hydroponic Growing System, featuring a trellis, LED grow light, and hydroponic pump.

  • 4 donors
  • $357 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Banks for her next project!

Help Mrs. Banks

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Banks for her next project!

My Project

I love my students for their curiosity, creativity, and excitement for hands-on learning. They are eager to explore the world around them and thrive when given opportunities to engage in real-world STEM experiences. Many of them do not have access to interactive science projects outside the classroom, so I work to create a learning environment that sparks their curiosity and encourages discovery.

The SUPEREGROW Large Hydroponic Growing System will bring science to life by allowing my students to explore plant growth without soil.

They will learn about hydroponics, sustainability, and the role of light, water, and nutrients in plant development This system will help them apply STEM concepts through hands-on experimentation, data collection, and problem-solving.

My goal for this project is to foster scientific inquiry and responsibility. Students will track plant growth, adjust conditions for optimal results, and take ownership of their learning. This experience will not only reinforce key STEM skills but also teach patience, teamwork, and environmental awareness.

What makes my students special is their natural curiosity and collaborative spirit. They love asking "why" and "how," and this project will empower them to find those answers firsthand. Many have never had the chance to grow something from start to finish, and this system will give them a sense of pride and accomplishment.

With your support, we can bring a hands-on, engaging STEM experience into our classroom, inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and environmental leaders!

Mrs. Banks Bryant Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Banks

Harvey, IL View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 300 students impacted 4donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Banks is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
E SUPEREGROW Large Hydroponics Growing System kit with Trellis,Smart Indoor Hydroponic Gardening System with LED Grow Light, Indoor Hydroponic Grow Kit for Tomato,Pepper,Cucumbers(7L,Pump) • Amazon Business $198.99 1 $198.99
inbloom Hydroponics Growing System 12 Pods, Indoor Herb Garden with LEDs Full-Spectrum Plant Grow Light, Water Shortage Alarm, Automatic Timer, Height Adjustable, Ideal Gardening Gifts for Women • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99

Materials cost

$268.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$303.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.47

Total project goal

$356.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $356.48

3 Donors

-$332.22

Donations toward project cost

-$292.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.83

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Banks and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/growing-young-minds-hydroponics-in-the/9176724/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":300,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Banks","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-995189095","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Harvey","teachersOnPage":[368129],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":9176724,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"368129":{"owner":"Mrs. Banks","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9176724],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp368129_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y361&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596906920862","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":17,"teacherChallengeId":21407846,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":368129,"schoolCounty":"Cook","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}