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Ms. Mixon from Thomasville, NC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Life of a Compost Pt.2 Sustainable Gardening

My students need an indoor greenhouse along with a variety of seeds to plant and observe.

  • $260 goal

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Keep the Earth Green one plant at a time! That is the motivation for this project. Along with meeting 3rd grade state science objectives. Our Title I school has suffered many setbacks due to the economy and budget cuts.

It has been increasingly difficult to obtain necessary supplies for teaching science. My students are missing out on some possible life changing experiences due to the fact that our school just can not afford to provide.

This is Part 2 in a series of lessons stemming from first creating their own compost to use for planting and growing flowers and vegetables. It meets 6 state objectives that must be taught in 3rd grade. Using the greenhouse and seeds, my students will conduct investigations and build an understanding of plant growth and adaptations. They will observe and measure how the quantities and qualities of nutrients, light, and water in the environment affect plant growth. Students will observe and describe how environmental conditions determine how well plants survive and grow in a particular environment. My students will investigate and describe how plants pass through distinct stages in their life cycle including growth, survival, and reproduction. They will be able to explain why the number of seeds a plant produces depends on variables such as light, water, nutrients, and pollination and describe and record properties of germinating seeds. By providing them with this hands-on experience, they will be able to apply what they have learned at home and in their communities. They will be given seeds to start their own little garden and will have the skills necessary to maintain it.

You can be the one to make this happen for my students. Help us create a greener Earth for everyone!

Ms. Mixon Thomasville Primary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Thomasville, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SEEDS - BEAN GREEN 4OZ/PK • Sargent-Welch $3.15 1 $3.15
KIT, WATCH IT GROW: SEEDS! • Carolina Biological Supply Company $40.50 1 $40.50
SEED,CUCUMBER,PK/75 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $1.76 1 $1.76
SEED, TOMATO • Carolina Biological Supply Company $10.35 1 $10.35
BARLEY SEED, LB • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.19 1 $8.19
WHEAT SEED, 4OZ. • Carolina Biological Supply Company $3.02 1 $3.02
Green Thumb Classroom Greenhouse • Frey Scientific, Inc. $59.95 1 $59.95
MY SCNC REFLECTION JRNL 32 PP • Highsmith $1.75 25 $43.75
SEED,KIDNEY BEAN,PK/60 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $1.35 1 $1.35
LILY SEED, CS (Lilium) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $3.83 1 $3.83

Materials cost

$175.85

Vendor shipping charges

$17.59

Sales tax

$7.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$212.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.66

Total project goal

$259.23

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$259.23

2 Donors

-$129.61

Donations toward project cost

-$106.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.33

match offer

-$129.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.33

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$0.00

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