My students need 28 books covering a number of social studies topics, including 3 copies each of U.S. and World Atlases and a number of Eyewitness Series books.
The Mississippi Department of Education's gifted program is my state’s best kept secret. The elementary school which I am a part of is home to 1100 students from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds. I am the very lucky teacher of a wonderful group of intellectually gifted students, ranging in ages from seven to eleven. Inquisitive, keenly observant, motivated, and intense are just some of the words that describe my children.
One day, my students will be the leaders of our country. Before they can look forward, they must be able to look back at the ideas and principles upon which the United States was found. I have committed to a curriculum rich in history with writing, science, and math based interdisciplinary activities.
In 1954, Norman Cousins said, "A library, to modify the famous metaphor of Socrates, should be the delivery room for the birth of ideas—a place where history comes to life." For history to come to life in my classroom, my students are in need of a reference library. They must have access to the people and events that have brought the land of the free and the home of the brave to where it is today. A variety of resource books that will provide my students with historical information for research, self-directed learning, communication, and group dynamics will play a vital role in the success of each of my children.
By looking at the past, the leaders of tomorrow can see the future. You will make it possible for my students to have that opportunity by funding this project.
Forensic Science (Eyewitness Series) Chris Cooper
• Barnes and Noble
$14.39
1
$14.39
Civil War John Stanchak
• Barnes and Noble
$12.79
1
$12.79
Money (Eyewitness Books Series) Joe Cribb, Laura Buller
• Barnes and Noble
$12.79
1
$12.79
Eyewitness: Force and Motion DK Publishing, Peter Lafferty
• Barnes and Noble
$14.39
1
$14.39
North American Indian (Eyewitness Books Series) David Murdoch, DK Publishing, Lynton Gardiner (Photographer), Manufactured by DK Publishing, Stanley A. Freed
• Barnes and Noble
$12.79
1
$12.79
Materials cost
$396.97
Vendor shipping charges
$39.70
Sales tax
$27.79
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.92
Fulfillment labor & materials
$17.00
Total project cost
$491.38
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$107.86
Total project goal
$599.24
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