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Mrs. McGuire from Corona, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“Hands-On Hydroponics for Young Scientists”

Help me give my students everything needed for a hydroponic tower garden to grow.

  • $317 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Mrs. McGuire has another project! Donate to Printing, Laminating, and Creating: Essential Classroom Supplies for Engaging STEM to help her classroom.

$677 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mrs. McGuire

Mrs. McGuire has another project! Donate to Printing, Laminating, and Creating: Essential Classroom Supplies for Engaging STEM to help her classroom.

$677 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Bringing Hands-On Hydroponics to My STEM Classroom

In my STEM classroom, I strive to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity and innovation.

This donation will provide my students with the tools to explore hydroponics, a sustainable method of growing plants without soil. With net pots, Rockwool starter plugs, and heirloom seeds, they will actively experiment with plant growth, learn about ecosystems, and develop problem-solving skills in a real-world context.

My goal for this project is to deepen my students’ understanding of plant science while fostering critical thinking and collaboration. By designing and maintaining their own hydroponic systems, they will gain a deeper appreciation for agriculture, environmental sustainability, and engineering principles. This project will also encourage them to take ownership of their learning, as they observe, adjust, and refine their setups over time.

What makes my students special is their natural curiosity and eagerness to learn through exploration. They love hands-on experiments and thrive when given opportunities to engage in inquiry-based learning. This donation will help bring science to life in a way that is both meaningful and exciting, empowering them to see themselves as future scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. With your support, my students will embark on a journey of discovery that extends beyond the classroom and into the world of innovative, sustainable technology.

Mrs. McGuire PS 92 Harry T Stewart Senior Grades 3-5

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.

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Corona, 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

250 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Polaroid - Now Instant Film Camera Bundle Generation 2 - Black White • Best Buy Education $118.57 1 $118.57
Most Popular Heirloom Non GMO Tea and Herb Seeds for Planting Indoor and Outdoor Garden • Amazon Business $27.20 1 $27.20
BIOMAND 1.5” Rockwool Starter Plugs for Hydroponics, Rockwool Grow Cubes, 4 Sheets of 49 Plugs, 196 Plugs Total • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Seed Tickle Me Plant That Yroduc A Pin • Ward's Science $8.25 3 $24.75
72 Sets Rockwool Cubes and Net Pots, 1.2 * 1.2 * 1.5 inch Rock Wool 72 Plugs & 72-Pack 2inch Net Cups for Hydroponics Growing Systemm, Garden Tower Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LAPOND 100 Pack 1 Inch Net Pots,Garden Slotted Mesh Net Cups Basket Hydroponic Pots Plant Nursery Pots for Hydroponics • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$235.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$269.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.47

Total project goal

$316.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $316.49

2 Donors

-$291.49

Donations toward project cost

-$247.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.72

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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