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Dr. Lyons from Loveland, CO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Urban Farming—Biome Garden

Help me give my students supplies needed for projects, such as a garden-in-a-box.

  • $248 goal

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My Project

Items are needed for the ongoing projects used in my classes. For example, dry-erase boards will be used to record data, do math calculations, etc. Specific gardening items are needed for a project aligned with their language arts unit on urban farming.

Items will be used to grow a micro-garden as we learn about urban farming and food sustainability.

Students will track the growth of plants grown in soil versus hydroponic structures. Many of these students are from a low socio-economic population, where they might not experience healthy food choices.

Dr. Lyons Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball Grades 6-8

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Loveland, CO View local requests

More than a third 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

120 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
Burpee Natural Purpose Granular 4-Lb Organic Food for Growing Strong Plants | Good for Vegetable Garden, Flower Garden & Seed Starting, 4 lb, 4lb. Bag • Amazon Business $15.34 2 $30.68
Burpee Culinary Garden Starter Kit Packets, 5 Pots, 5 Coir Pellets & 5 Plant Markers Non-GMO Herb Seeds: Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Sweet Basil & Chives • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Full Size Hot Glue Sticks Bulk,60-Pack, 6” x .44”, Clear All-Temp Glue Gun Sticks for Art, Craft, DIY and Most Gluing Projects, Compatible with Most Hot Glue Guns. Craft Glue, by MakersLife. • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Scissors Bulk Set of 5-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $7.58 2 $15.16
2 lbs xGarden LECA Expanded Clay Pebbles - Horticultural Grade for Soil Hydroponics Aquaponics • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
3M Highland Masking Tape 0.94 x 60 Yards 3 Core (MMM26001) • Staples $2.48 5 $12.40
Business King 2 inch Net Pots for Hydroponics 50 Packs with Plant Lable Heavy Duty, Reusable, UV Resistant Slotted Mesh Net Cups for Tower Gardens, Clone Machine, Aeroponics System • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
ORIMERC 25 Pack 3 inch Net Cup Pot with 25 feet Hydroponic Self Watering Wick & 25 Pcs Plant Label Aquaponics Mason Jar Insert Orchid Rimmed Netted Basket Slotted Mesh Garden kratky Growing Vegetable • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39

Materials cost

$178.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$210.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.19

Total project goal

$247.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$247.95

3 Donors

-$173.10

Donations toward project cost

-$148.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.46

match offer

-$73.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$62.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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