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Mrs. Carter from Taunton, MA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Planting the Seeds of Science

Help me give my students hands-on science materials like planting supplies and a butterfly habitat.

  • $158 goal

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Mrs. Carter has another project! Donate to Building Math Thinkers: Solving Problems Together to help her classroom.

$183 - 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

My students are eager to explore into the world of plants and I'd love to give them a hands-on learning experience. We need basic materials like planting pots, soil, and seed trays to make this exploration possible.

With your help, I hope each student will have the chance to witness the simple yet incredible journey of a seed growing into a plant.

The requested materials will enable our students to actively participate in planting, caring for, and observing the life cycle of different plants.

In addition, I would would like to give them a butterfly hatching habitat to observe the life cycle up close, and a few needed supplies for our classroom aquarium. My students' scientific curiosity will flourish through all these exciting activities! My second graders will gain a deeper understanding of plant and animal science while also developing important skills like responsibility, teamwork, and patience. I believe that fostering a connection with nature at a young age can instill a lasting appreciation for the environment!

Mrs. Carter Elizabeth Pole Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Mrs. Carter

Taunton, MA 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kxuhivc 50 Pack Plant Nursery Pots with 3.6 Inch Clear Humidity Dome Plastic Gardening Pot with Drainage Hole Planting Container Cups Small Seed Starter Pots with Planter Labels • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Butterfly Growing Kit - Butterfly Habitat Kit with Voucher to Redeem 5 Caterpillars (S&H Not Included), Butterfly Cage, Feeder (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
SUNPRO Seed Starter Tray, 5Pack Plant Tray Durable Seedling Starter Trays Reusable Seed Tray 17" x 8" Seed Starting Trays Plastic Microgreens Growing Trays Without Drain Holes • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix 6 qt., Grows beautiful Houseplants, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $13.13 1 $13.13
Surge Protector Power Strip - 6 Ft Flat Plug Extension Cord with 8 Widely Outlets and 4 USB Ports(1 USB C), 3 Side Outlet Extender for Home Office, White, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Aqueon Aquarium Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner Medium - 9 Inches • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
Omega One Color Mini Pellets, Sinking, 3.5 oz • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
iPower LED Grow Lights with Full Spectrum Plant Growing Lamp for Indoor Plant, 3 Modes Timing Function, 1 Tubes, White • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$102.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$133.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.59

Total project goal

$157.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$157.26

1 Donor

-$157.26

Donations toward project cost

-$133.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.59

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$0.00

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