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Ms. Dory from Philadelphia, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Garden

Help me give my students a garden of a lifetime, with the garden it will give my students a place to eat from for those who don't have access to certain foods that are needed to grow.

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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

The composter, organic fertilizer, seedlings, vegetable seeds, pepper plants, and other items we’re requesting will provide hands-on learning experiences that deepen students’ understanding of science, culinary, sustainability, and responsibility. Students will be able to understand where everything starts from the items they wear to the paper the use daily. By working in the school garden, students will explore plant life cycles, ecosystems, and nutrition in a tangible way that reinforces classroom lessons. These materials will also foster teamwork and problem-solving skills as students collaborate to grow and maintain their garden.

Our goal for this project is to create an engaging, interactive outdoor classroom where students can develop a love for nature, learn about healthy food choices, and gain a sense of ownership and pride in their work.

We aim to make the garden a space for cross-curricular learning, integrating science, math, and even literacy through observation, journaling, and data collection.

What makes our students special is their curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn through hands-on experiences which is what all of our CTE programs offer. They thrive when given opportunities to explore, experiment, and connect with the world around them. The school garden will empower them to take an active role in their learning while fostering a sense of community.

Ms. Dory Thomas Edison High School Grades 9-12

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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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

Never Before Funded 900 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Composter Schoolyard Gourmet • Carolina Biological Supply Company $220.32 1 $220.32
Charlie's Compost - Organic Fertilizer for Home Gardens, Raised Beds, Containers, Natural Soil Amendment with Biochar 10lb • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Eccliy 20 Pack 200 Cell Seedling Trays Seed Starter Kit Seed Starter Tray Plastic Gardening Germination Tray with Drain Holes Nursery Pots Mini Propagator for Seeds Growing Seedlings Propagation • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Bonnie Plants Red Bell Pepper Live Vegetable Plants - 4 Pack, Non-GMO, 2 - 3 Ft Plants, 4.5 x 4 Inch Pepper Size • Amazon Business $27.48 1 $27.48
Bonnie Plants Orange Snacking Pepper 19.3 oz. 4-pack • Amazon Business $26.56 1 $26.56
Bonnie Plants Green Bell Pepper Live Vegetable Plants - 4 Pack, Non-GMO, 2 - 3 Ft Plants, 4.5 x 4 Inch Pepper Size • Amazon Business $26.02 1 $26.02
Bonnie Plants Yellow Bell Pepper Live Vegetable Plants - 4 Pack, Non-Gmo, 2 - 3' Plants, 4.5 x 4" Pepper Size • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bonnie Plants Snacking Red Pepper 19.3 oz. 4-pack • Amazon Business $23.42 1 $23.42
iPower 6-Pack 10-Gallon Potato Grow Bags Garden Waterproof Reusable Vegetable Plant Pots Container with Handle, Access Flap and Large Harvest Window for Vegetables, Fruits • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Defutay Bamboo Plant Labels, Plant Tags,T-Type Plant Sign, Garden Markers for Seed, Herbs, Flowers, Vegetables Potted (Bamboo，24PACK) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$486.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.64

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$552.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.52

Total project goal

$650.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $650.15

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 $650.15

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