Find It Fund It Florida - Hillsborough Education Foundation
Growing Knowledge through Gardening
- School:
- Crestwood Elementary School
- Category:
- Science
- Teacher/
Administrator: - Nicole Angelo
- 172026
- Students Impacted:
- 120
- Grade Levels Impacted:
- 4
- Date:
- July 22, 2021
Investor
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
Mosaic - $935.93
Project Goal
The garden serves as a hands-on learning experience to investigate life science and nature of science standards, while teaching future global citizens responsibility and the benefit sustainability.
How Project Benefits Students
The garden approach to teaching addresses the needs of visual/spatial learners, mathematical learners and physical/kinesthetic learners. The garden coupled with text book instruction will aide all students in science standard attainment.
Expected Outcome(s)
Goals
1. Improve the percentage of students that earn achieve on the NGSSS standardized exam.
2. Engage learners in science instruction.
3. Foster a sense of responsibility.
4. Create long lasting partnerships within our community.
5. Engage families in learning about sustainability.
Detailed Cost Summary
This grant request is for the restoration and upkeep of our 4th grade learning garden. The items requested include $161.95 worth of materials to fix the irrigation system. The garden has direct access to a water source. We were using a hose and sprinkler previously. Included is $174.32 requested for fencing and plant support fencing. Weed prevention materials cost $75.90. The remaining items requested are seeds, seedlings and plants, soil, and gardening tools.
Items
| # | Item Description | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vigoro 3 feet x 100 feet. Weed Block Weed Barrier Landscape with microfunnels Model # 1251RV | $65.94 |
| 2 | Vigoro Weed Barrier Landscape Fabric Pegs (20-pack) | $9.96 |
| 3 | Pocket Hose ¾ in diameter x 50 ft expandable hose Model # 13397-6 | $29.97 |
| 4 | Melnor 2 – Zone Bluetooth Water Timer Model # 93100 | $49.99 |
| 5 | Rain Bird Landscape and Garden Drip Watering Kit Model # LNDDRIPKIT | $44.95 |
| 6 | Melnor 4500 sq ft Deluxe Oscillating Sprinkler Model # 172-849 | $19.96 |
| 7 | Energizer Max AA Batteries Model # E91SBP36H | $16.98 |
| 8 | Vigoro Large Lattice 28-inch Steel Garden Folding Fence Model #51311 | $29.96 |
| 9 | Vigoro Round Top 16-inche Steel Garden Fence Model # 51165 | $119.52 |
| 10 | Gardener’s Blue-Ribbon Ultomato Tomato Plant Cage Model # TMC60GR | $24.84 |
| 11 | Early Grow Seed and Herb Domed Propagator and Tray with Vented Side Extension and Secure Lip Clip Set Model # 85468 | $30.90 |
| 12 | Bonnie Plants 25oz Lavender Plant 2-pk Model # 2P5065 | $12.98 |
| 13 | 2 lbs Butterfly and Hummingbird All-In-One Wild Flower Mix with Seed, plant food and Soil Conditioners Model # 12138 | $14.98 |
| 14 | Burpee Sunflower Mammoth Seed Organic Model # 60740 | $2.49 |
| 15 | Ferry-Morse Sunflower Mammoth Organic Flower Seed Model # X1540 | $2.49 |
| 16 | Ferry-Morse Morning Glory Tall Seed Model # 6086 | $1.78 |
| 17 | Burpee Sunflower Mexican Tithonia Torch Flower Seed Model # 46722 | $1.69 |
| 18 | Burpee Morning Glory Carnivale Di Venezia Mix Seed Model # 48381 | $1.99 |
| 19 | Burpee Four O’Clock Mix Flower Seed Model # 43786 | $1.69 |
| 20 | Organic Herbs and Veggie Seeds Variety | $23.38 |
| 21 | Bonnie Plants 19.3 oz Purple Basil Live Plant (2-pack) Model # 202008 | $12.38 |
| 22 | Costa Farms 1.7 Gal Hibiscus Bush Orange/Peach Shrub Model # 1.70GHIBUSHPCH | $14.98 |
| 23 | PROVEN WINNERS4.5 in. Qt. Oso Easy Italian Ice Landscape Rose (Rosa) Live Shrub, Orange, Pink, and Yellow Flowers Model# ROSPRC1087800 | $17.94 |
| 24 | Bonnie Plants19.3 oz. Grape Tomato Plant Model# 0246 | $3.98 |
| 25 | Bonnie Plants19.3 oz. Black Prince Tomato Plant | $3.98 |
| 26 | Bonnie Plants6PK Tomato - Early Girl Model# 0204 | $3.98 |
| 27 | 2.25 Gal. Osmanthus Tea Olive Shrub with White Fragrant Flowers Model# 14446 | $34.12 |
| 28 | Southern Living Plant Collection 2.5 Qt. Orange Rocket Barberry, Live Deciduous Plant, Coral to Ruby Red Foliage Model# 0433Q | $19.38 |
| 29 | Miracle-Gro1.5 cu. ft. All Purpose Garden Soil Model# 70359500 | $78.70 |
| 30 | AnvilD-Handle Garden Spade Model# 3531400 | $84.90 |
| 31 | EmscoLittle Diggers 28 in. Children's Garden Tool Variety Pack, Includes Shovel, Rake, Hoe, Bow Rake Model# TSDIGGERM4 | $155.15 |
| Total: | $935.93 |
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