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Ms. Benjamin from Hollis, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Plant the Seeds for a Greener, Brighter Future!

Help me give my students a hydroponic growing kit, along with seeds, seedlings and soil in order to create a classroom garden.

  • 3 donors
  • $257 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Benjamin has another project! Donate to Snacks for Success: Fueling Our 9th Graders’ Learning! to help her classroom.

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Ms. Benjamin has another project! Donate to Snacks for Success: Fueling Our 9th Graders’ Learning! to help her classroom.

$223 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Imagine a classroom where students don’t just learn about science and sustainability—they experience it firsthand. My goal is to create a classroom garden program that will not only teach students the fundamentals of plant biology, environmental science, and nutrition but also introduce them to the innovative world of hydroponics. By providing hands-on learning opportunities, I hope to foster curiosity, teamwork, and a deep appreciation for sustainability.

My goals for this project are:

1. Teach students STEM principles in an engaging way

2. Promote healthy eating habits and food sustainability awareness

3. Enhance problem-solving, teamwork, and responsibility skills

4. Provide exposure to urban agriculture and hydroponic technology, opening doors to future career opportunities

5. Create a calming and therapeutic environment for students to engage with nature, reducing stress and anxiety.

What makes my students special:

Many of my students live in urban areas with limited access to green spaces. This initiative will not only bring nature into our classroom but also empower students with practical skills in growing their own food sustainably. With your generous support, we can cultivate a love for science, sustainability, and healthy living—one plant at a time!

Ms. Benjamin Cambria Heights 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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Hollis, NY 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

70 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System: 12 Pods Plant Germination Kit Garden Kit Growth Lamp Countertop with LED Grow Light Hydrophonic Planter Grower Harvest Vegetable Lettuce • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Marbrasse Plant Propagation Stations with Wooden Stand, Desktop Plant Terrarium Holder Bulb Vase, Glass Vase Container with Metal Swivel Holder for Hydroponics of Home Garden Office Decor Lover Gifts • Amazon Business $17.69 2 $35.38
Open Seed Vault Variety Pack Bundle (44 Varieties) Herb Garden Seeds - Gardening Seed Starter Kit, Survival Gear Food, Gardening Gifts, Emergency Supplies - Premium, High Yield Produce • Amazon Business $32.97 1 $32.97
Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell Reusable Seed Starter Tray | for Starting Vegetable, Flower & Herb Seeds | Indoor Grow Kit for Plant Seedlings | for Germination Success • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Hydroponics and Greenhouse Gardening: 3-in-1 Gardening Book to Grow Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit All-Year-Round • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
30Pcs Greenhouse Hoops for Raised Garden Beds 4ft Wide Grow Tunnel Up to 6 Sets DIY Rust-Free Fiberglass Garden Stakes for Plants/Row Cover/Fruits/Vegetables • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$185.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$218.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.48

Total project goal

$256.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $256.52

2 Donors

-$127.38

Donations toward project cost

-$109.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.61

match offer

-$127.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$108.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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