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Ms. Kennedy from Hammond, IN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM & Sprouts: Growing Minds and Gardens in the Classroom

Help me give my students the tools to learn more about STEM by growing their own vegetables in their classroom.

  • $593 goal

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Ms. Kennedy has another project! Donate to Creating a Calm, Organized Space for Young Learners to Thrive to help her classroom.

$338 - 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

This project integrates STEM education with hands-on gardening experiences, allowing students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through real-world applications. By growing vegetables in the classroom, students engage in inquiry-based learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking while developing a deeper understanding of plant biology, environmental science, and sustainability.

Using tools such as hydroponic systems, grow lights, soil testing kits, and measurement instruments, students will conduct experiments, track plant growth, analyze data, and learn about the impact of variables like light, water, and nutrients.

Engineering concepts come into play as they design and optimize growing setups, while math skills are strengthened through measuring, graphing, and calculating growth rates.

Through this project, students not only develop STEM skills but also gain an appreciation for agriculture, nutrition, and the environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and curiosity about the world around them.

Ms. Kennedy H.W. Eggers Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Hammond, IN View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

60 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Herb Garden Hydroponics Growing System - HidroPony 12 Pods Indoor Gardening System with LED Grow Light, Plants Germination Kit, Auto Timer, Ideal Gardening Gifts for Women • Amazon Business $69.90 1 $69.90
SereneLife Hydroponic Herb Garden 11 Pods,Indoor Herb Garden Kit,Seed Pod,Indoor Garden,Full-Spectrum Grow Light,Adjustable Height,Hydroponic Indoor Garden,Smart Indoor Plant System,Black • Amazon Business $48.84 1 $48.84
20 Vegetable Seeds Variety Pack - Heirloom Vegetables Seeds for Planting Home Garden: Tomatoes Lettuce Beets Bell Pepper Zucchini Broccoli Beans Cabbage Cauliflower Onion Cucumber & Other Veggie Seeds • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
VIVOSUN 72 Rockwool Cubes & Net Pots Set for Hydroponics, 1.2” x 1.2” x 1.6” Cubes, 72 Plugs & 72 2” Net Cups for Hydroponic Growing, Seed-Starting, Cloning, Tower Gardens • Amazon Business $21.49 2 $42.98
Sereniseed Certified Organic Vegetable Seed Collection (20-Pack) – 100% Non GMO, Open Pollinated Varieties • Amazon Business $19.89 2 $39.78
Humboldts Secret Set of A & B Liquid Hydroponics Fertilizer - World's Best Nutrient System – Hydroponic Nutrients for Outdoor, Indoor Plants – Supports Vegetative and Flowering Stages of Plants • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
Most Popular Heirloom Non GMO Tea and Herb Seeds for Planting Indoor and Outdoor Garden • Amazon Business $27.20 1 $27.20
Vermiculite 4qt Bag • Ward's Science $8.71 3 $26.13
25 Summer Vegetable Garden Seed Variety Pack - 6,510+ Non-GMO Heirloom Veggie & Greens Seeds for Outdoors and Indoor Home Gardening, Including Collards, Tomato, Pepper, Okra, Onion, Bean, Cucumber • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
25 Summer Vegetable & Fruit Seeds Variety Pack - 1,870+ Non-GMO Heirloom Veggie & Fruits Seeds for Outdoors and Indoor Home Gardening, Including Collards, Tomato, Pepper, Okra, Onion, Bean, Cucumber • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Sow Right Seeds - Hydroponic Herb Seeds for Planting - Basil, Thyme, Cilantro, Parsley & Oregano Seeds for Planting and Growing a Hydroponic Garden Indoors - Perfect for Your Growing Tower or System • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Rooted Acre 15 Lettuce & Green Seeds Pack | Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds | Garden Salad Greens Seeds | Hydroponic Vegetable Seeds for Planting Indoor | Romaine, Kale, Spinach, Arugula, & Butter Lettuce Seed • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Delta Education Vermiculite Planting Medium, 1 Quart • School Specialty $3.89 3 $11.67

Materials cost

$430.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $37.02

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$503.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.94

Total project goal

$592.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $592.92

6 Donors

-$547.92

Donations toward project cost

-$465.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.19

Matching donations from our partners

-$45.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

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