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Ms. Lentz from Normandy Park, WA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Environmental Science Project

Help me give my students a comparative composter and seed germination kit so we can observe, compare, and learn!

  • $205 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are enthusiastic and curious and LOVE being outside in nature. We have had two field trips to one of our local trails to learn about animals and plants. They love to be creative and learn through on-going projects.

I'd love to give them a hands-on project to get them excited about our upcoming plant unit.

We can compare compost and composters, learn about soil and seed germination, chart our growing plants, and cooperatively create a beautiful garden area at our school for everyone to enjoy to promote community and pride in our school.

Ms. Lentz
Grades PreK-2
  • Marvista Elementary School
  • Normandy Park, WA
  • More than a third 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

    This project will reach 20 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
See-Through Compost Container • Carolina Biological Supply Company $40.49 1 $40.49
[Upgraded Light] Seed Starter Kit with Grow Light - Durable Seed Tray, 60 Cell Seed Starting Tray, Humidity Dome for Seed Growing Germinating, Seedling Starting, Cutting Clone & Plant Propagation Kit • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
32pcs Small Mini Clay Pots, 2" Terracotta Pot Clay Ceramic Pottery Planter, Cactus Flower Nursery Terra Cotta Pots, with Drainage Hole, for Indoor/Outdoor Succulent Plants, Crafts, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Sunflower, Viable Seed, 1 lb • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.97 1 $11.97

Materials cost

$109.43

Vendor shipping charges

$23.08

Sales tax

$9.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$173.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.66

Total project goal

$204.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$204.39

7 Donors

-$204.39

Donations toward project cost

-$173.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.66

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$0.00

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