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"Image walking through a living museum of the Lewis and Clark tribe made by 5th graders. I am the 5th grade science teacher at a gifted and talented school. The students I teach are extremely motivated to create amazing things. The adventures of Lewis and Clark would intrigue them for many years to c... " MORE
"Image walking through a living museum of the Lewis and Clark tribe made by 5th graders. I am the 5th grade science teacher at a gifted and talented school. The students I teach are extremely motivated to create amazing things. The adventures of Lewis and Clark would intrigue them for many years to come and this book is the best way to get them interested.

With these books, the students would create a museum about every leg of their journey. They will read and interpret excerpts from Lewis' journals, track the numbers of kilometers the tribe traveled, discuss the geography of the terrain, discover all the new animals they found along the way, and anything else the students find interesting. The music teacher will also put on a play about Lewis and Clark which they will perform at the end of the book. The entire school will enjoy the museum and the play.

Every student will need a novel to read with in class and even at home. The books with the excerpts of the journals will be extremely helpful for finding the wording and the actual thoughts of Lewis and Clark.

You will make it possible for the students to create something amazing. This will be something that the students will never forget. This will inspire them to learn more history through books, science, math, and music.

My students need 30 copies of the book, "Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe," with 5 other Lewis and Clark books. The cost of this proposal is $366, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Mrs. H. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Dec 9, 2008
Dear Michael, TJ's Fresh Seafood Market, RD, Andrea, Suzanne and Denny and Zach and Dara, 
We can't wait to get started on this Lewis and Clark Journey! The entire school will be able to experience the treasures of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The students will be creating a museum based on the journals of Mr. Clark. The plants and animals they discover along the way, the Indians they meet, the tribulations between corps members will be an exciting way to introduce these 5th graders to the adventures of the corps. They will discover the many contributions that Lewis and Clark made that changed the world at that time. Thank you for allowing me to teach the students in a fun and educational manner. Thank you. We hope you can make it to the museum in May. We will keep in touch.

On Feb 25, 2009, Mrs. H. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Melissa F. (volunteer) on Sep 24, 2008
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Sep 27, 2008
"I gave to this project because.....the only thing more questionable than Tex is Tex with a 'stache, giving a verbal report on how Lewis --- and Clark --- have molded him into a man who can't get enough of today's youth."
RD from Austin, TX gave in support of Jon "Hairy Potter" Alexis on Nov 14, 2008
Zach and Dara from Dallas, TX gave in support of Jon "Hairy Potter" Alexis on Nov 14, 2008
"I gave to this project because TJ's Fresh Seafood Market cares about education in Dallas!"
TJ's Fresh Seafood Market from dallas, TX gave in support of Jon "Hairy Potter" Alexis on Nov 16, 2008
Suzanne and Denny gave in support of Jon "Hairy Potter" Alexis on Nov 19, 2008
Andrea gave in support of Jon "Hairy Potter" Alexis on Nov 21, 2008
"I gave to this project because...i wanted to"
Michael from Dallas, TX gave in support of Jon "Hairy Potter" Alexis on Nov 23, 2008
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Dec 1, 2008
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Mrs. H. on Dec 11, 2008
Purchased the books for Mrs. H.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Jan 5, 2009
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. H.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Tenzin W. (staff member) on Feb 25, 2009
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