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Mr. Eskra from Pittsburgh PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Three Cups of Tea

My students need 25 copies of Greg Mortenson's "Three Cups of Tea".

  • $681 goal

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I teach a multicultural studies class that was started 3 years ago with only 15 students, and has now grown into three classes with over 90+ students. We do not have a set text book for this class, and trying to buy materials for this class has become expensive. The class focuses mostly on racial issues, but also deals with women's issues, religious toleration, sexual orientation and the development of these 9-12 graders' leadership skills. I try to use different books and stories to focus the class discussion on tolerance and acceptance so my students can better understand the world and people around them.

The school community is not very diverse and many students do not understand other cultures, nor have they been exposed to them. Many students are not aware of the gender problems throughout the world, nor are they familiar with Afghanistan or Pakistan. This book can help our class understand that one person can make a difference in a world filled with intolerance and hate.

Our class is seeking 25 copies of "Three Cups of Tea" for our Multicultural Studies class. This project will allow to look at gender roles outside of the US and help expand upon our Middle Eastern/Muslim unit.

This is a great way for you to help educate these students in another culture and to dispel their misunderstanding.

Mr. Eskra
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations... One School at a Time Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin • Barnes and Noble $18.68 25 $467.00

Materials cost

$467.00

Vendor shipping charges

$46.70

Sales tax

$28.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$557.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.43

Total project goal

$680.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$680.15

23 Donors

-$680.15

Donations toward project cost

-$557.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$122.43

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