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Mr. Fahim from Brooklyn, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Planting Seeds of Success: Hydroponics for Brooklyn's Special Learners

Help me give my students a hydroponic growing system to ignite my student's passion for science.

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My Project

At Brooklyn School for Career Development, we are deeply committed to providing our special needs students with innovative and meaningful educational experiences. Our aim to introduce a hydroponic growing system into our curriculum is a testament to this commitment, offering a dynamic, hands-on approach to learning that transcends traditional classroom boundaries. By integrating this cutting-edge technology, we envision a classroom that not only teaches science but also instills a sense of responsibility, environmental stewardship, and wonder in the natural world.

Bringing science to life, our hydroponic garden will be a vibrant classroom without walls, sparking curiosity in every student.

Our educational goals stretch beyond the academic; we aim to cultivate curiosity, foster resilience, and encourage our students to question, explore, and innovate.

What makes our students truly special is their unique ability to view the world through a different lens. Each student, with their individual challenges and strengths, enriches our learning environment, bringing new perspectives and insights to every lesson. The hydroponic system will not only serve as a scientific tool but also as a means of therapeutic engagement. The process of caring for plants can offer a serene escape, aiding in concentration, reducing stress, and elevating self-esteem among our students.

This project is more than just a classroom enhancement—it's an opportunity to empower our students, showing them that despite the challenges they may face, they can contribute positively to their community and the environment. It's a chance to sow the seeds of success in a garden of possibilities, where every student can see their efforts bloom into something beautiful. By supporting our hydroponic garden project, you're helping to cultivate a future where every child, regardless of their abilities, is given the chance to grow, learn, and thrive.

Mr. Fahim PS K753 School for Career Development Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

125 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nutraponics Hydroponics Growing System - Automated Aeroponic Tower Garden with LED Grow Lights for Fresh Herb Garden, Fruits & Vegetables - 80 Pots • Amazon Business $949.00 1 $949.00

Materials cost

$949.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$993.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.28

Total project goal

$1,168.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,168.52

8 Donors

-$769.84

Donations toward project cost

-$670.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.48

Matching donations from our partners

-$379.86

Match offers toward project cost

-$322.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.82

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 $0.00

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