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 "I am an inner city fifth grade teacher in a class that includes English language learners, special education, low income, and regular education students. Oh and there are a lot of us!
In fifth grade we have four, yes four, MACS tests a year. Our fifth graders are expected to master every subject,... MORE "I am an inner city fifth grade teacher in a class that includes English language learners, special education, low income, and regular education students. Oh and there are a lot of us!
In fifth grade we have four, yes four, MACS tests a year. Our fifth graders are expected to master every subject, These subjects include a History curriculum that covers from 500 B.C.E to the causes of the civil war (1860 A.D. if you weren't sure). Yes you read it right that is over 2,000 years of history. History is often swept aside when it comes to funding but we are expected to succeed with little resources and out of date, unreadable text books. We started implementing this series of books last year and they are wonderful! They are colorful, fun, and read like a story instead of a boring list of facts. The information is presented on every page with a main idea paragraph, pictures, captions, maps, charts graphs, and pictures featuring sequences of events. There are many different types of information presented in each book that is not only fun but tested on the MCAS in history and also as reading skills on the Language Arts test. Not only that but they are not as intimidating as a 600 page text book - you can actually carry them around, finish a story, and feel a sense of accomplishment. These books have been tested now it's time to use them. Your help will let students be able to hold and read their own copies of the books instead of having to share one with the whole class. Your help will make reading about history, fun, accessible, and interesting. Who knows at the end of the day maybe they will even remember it. HIDE My students need interesting and up to date reading materials for social studies. My students need multiple copies of these 7 book titles.
The cost of this proposal is $437, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment Mrs. M.'s Classroom:
High Poverty School
Region:MassachusettsWhere is the classroom located?
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| Materials | Vendor | Price | # | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| You Wouldn?t Want to Sail on the Mayflower! A Trip That Took Entirely Too Long Peter Cook, Kevin Whelan (Illustrator) | Barnes and Noble | $8.95 | 5 | $44.75 |
| You Wouldn't Want to Be an Aztec Sacrifice!: Gruesome Things You'd Rather Not Know Fiona MacDonald, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya | Barnes and Noble | $8.95 | 5 | $44.75 |
| You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist!: A Settlement You'd Rather not Start Jacqueline Morley, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya | Barnes and Noble | $8.95 | 5 | $44.75 |
| You Wouldn't Want to Be an Inca Mummy!: A One-Way Journey You'd Rather Not Make Colin Hynson, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya | Barnes and Noble | $8.95 | 5 | $44.75 |
| You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!: Wharf Water Tea, You'd Rather Not Drink Peter Cook, David Antram (Illustrator), Designed by David Salariya | Barnes and Noble | $8.95 | 5 | $44.75 |
| You Wouldn't Want to Sail with Christopher Columbus!: Uncharted Waters You'd Rather Not Cross Fiona Macdonald, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya | Barnes and Noble | $8.95 | 5 | $44.75 |
| You Wouldn't Want to Be a Viking Explorer!: Voyages You'd Rather Not Make Andrew Langley, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya | Barnes and Noble | $8.95 | 5 | $44.75 |
| Vendor Shipping Charges |
$31.36 | |||
| State Sales Tax |
$0.00 | |||
| 3rd Party Payment Processing Fee |
$4.70 | |||
| Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package |
$9.00 | |||
| Project Subtotal | $358.31 | |||
| Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs |
$78.65 | |||
| TOTAL PROJECT COST |
$436.96 | |||
| Given | -$25.00 | |||
| To Go | $411.96 | |||
Additional Details
Subject:
History & Geography (in History & Civics), Literacy (in Literacy & Language)Resource:
Books (Essential)Students reached:
28Used by future students?
NoProject ID:
306317
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Michelle M. (volunteer)
on Aug 30, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate)
on Aug 30, 2009
Greg from Lexington, MA gave in honor of Greg from Lexington, MA in support of Greg Caldwell's Giving Page on Oct 28, 2009
"YA! I've been waiting what seems like forever! We are already using these books in our curriculum and they work great. I can't wait to have enough so that the students can start using them as well! Thank you so much!"
The teacher Mrs. M. on Oct 28, 2009
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