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Ms. Tina Alcain from Kealakekua, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Make a Hydroponic System

Help me give my students hydroponic supplies, and drill bits to build the hydroponic system!

  • $276 goal

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My Project

We had a hydroponic system that required a pump and electricity, but it didn't really grow well and it would always turn off and break. We are in the process of getting the supplies to build a hydroponic raft system that we hope works much better. We need some hydroponic nutrients and thick plastic, and we also need drill bits and screw heads to make the system. My students will be able to learn how to build this system from the ground up and maybe they will take notes to be able to do it at home with their families.

We are always in need of the most random things in my classroom, but we always end up using them and it makes our lives so much easier!

We will use this automatic number stamp in conjunction with another project we did for making tickets for all school events. And the nails will be used for all kinds of things because we are always either fixing something, building something or hanging something that needs a nail! We love our ever changing class!

Ms. Tina Alcain Konawaena High School Grades 9-12

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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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Kealakekua, HI View local requests

More than 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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Husky CF0606B 6 ML Polyethylene Plastic Sheeting, 6' x 100', Black • Amazon Business $42.90 1 $42.90
Makita B-49373 75 PC Metric Drill and Screw Bit Set • Amazon Business $38.85 1 $38.85
Cosco Automatic Numbering Machine, 6-Digits, 8 Modes, Black Ink (026138) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, Fertilizer for Indoor or Outdoor Flowers, Vegetables or Trees, 10 lbs. • Amazon Business $31.97 1 $31.97
General Hydroponics MaxiGro Plant Food For Vigorous Growth, 2.2 lbs. • Amazon Business $14.48 2 $28.96
Teacher Record Book For Grading - Grade Book for Teachers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
cSeao 100pcs Metal Cement Wood Sliding Nails for Wood Furniture, 50mm 2" Length, Common Nails Hanging Nails Picture Hanging Nails • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$192.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.30

Total project goal

$275.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $275.32

2 Donors

-$122.71

Donations toward project cost

-$122.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$130.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$111.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.65

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 $0.00

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