Where In The World Is??? (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

Where In The World Is???

Classroom project requested by Mrs. P. on Jun 30, 2009

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Mrs. P.'s Classroom

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Texas

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"I teach 2nd graders on a military base in Texas. At any given time 60 to 80 percent of the students will have one or more parents serving in a hostile environment overseas. We are a Title One School with over 80% on a free and reduced lunch.

Where is my DAD? It is hard to teach my students to kno..." more»

Where is my DAD? It is hard to teach my students to know where their parent is with a small map in our textbook. The students love when we pull out our one globe in the classroom because it is just plain fascinating. The kids love to watch it turn and it always sparks so much conversation.

For my students to be able to have the resources at their desks and be able to find not only where Dad is but the Eiffel Tower or the Pyramids in Egypt, will only help spark their interest in our world. These maps and activities will allow my students to develop a desire to learn more about their world.

Please help empower my students with the knowledge that will follow them the rest of their lives. Building background knowledge about our world, can only enrich their lives. Please help make this a reality!! hide»

My students need 42 maps, a globe, Developing Map Skills Book Series, and a Continents of the World Activity Chest. details»

Oct 1, 2009 Na L an intern at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. P.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Sep 19, 2009 Mrs. P. the Teacher

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Dear SONIC Drive-In,

I want to thank you so much for your help in purchasing these cool maps. My students were so excited when they arrived they couldn't wait to look at them. They immediately wanted to know where Afghanistan and Iraq were because some of their parents are there. They truly loved being able to see how far their parents are from them. I can tell these maps will be the focus of many of my learning in the upcoming months. They are truly mesmerized by them.

Again, thank you so much for helping purchase these much needed supplies that will benefit my current students and all those I will have in the future.

With gratitude,
Mrs. P.

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Sep 7, 2009 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the supplies for Mrs. P.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Sep 7, 2009 Mrs. P. the Teacher

Dear SONIC Drive-In,

   Thank you so much for supporting our troops. I can't wait to tell my class that they will now have the resources to locate many of their parents on the map. It is hard to teach students whose parents are in Afghanistan where their parents are when I can't show them on a map.
   My students will thoroughly enjoy all the activities I have planned using these resources. Can't wait to get started. And I can't thank you enough for showing support for the troops and the many families left behind. It's hard enough for Dad to serve, but being deployed brings on other issues most of us never dream of.

   Thanks again for supporting Public Education and our Troops!!
With gratitude,
Mrs. P.

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Sep 4, 2009 Mrs. P. the Teacher

"Thank you ever so much for helping me with these much needed and valuable resources!!"

Sep 4, 2009 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Sep 4, 2009 SONIC Drive-In from Oklahoma City, OK supporting SONIC Drive-In - 2009 Limeades for Learning

"SONIC Drive-In proudly supports teachers in local communities with Limeades for Learning, a program that inspires you to help kids learn."

Jul 8, 2009 John C an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

Jul 6, 2009 James M a staff member at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

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Jun 30, 2009Mrs. P. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
SF215X - Desktop Write & Wipe World Map - Set of 10	Lakeshore Learning	$35.00	2	$70.00
SF210X - Desktop Write & Wipe U.S.A. Map - Set of 10	Lakeshore Learning	$35.00	2	$70.00
WT108 - Write & Wipe World Wall Map	Lakeshore Learning	$22.50	1	$22.50
WT109 - Write & Wipe U.S.A. Wall Map	Lakeshore Learning	$22.50	1	$22.50
GT233 - Write & Wipe Teaching Globe	Lakeshore Learning	$49.95	1	$49.95
DS134 - Developing Map Skills Book Series	Lakeshore Learning	$29.50	1	$29.50
EE411 - Continents of the World Activity Chest	Lakeshore Learning	$129.00	1	$129.00

Vendor Shipping Charges				$39.35
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$5.90
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$9.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$448.00
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$98.34
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$546.34
Given				-$546.34
To Go				$0.00