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Learning History Through Biographies

My students need biographies, such as A Horn for Louis, Ceasar Chavez, Ghandi and much more, to learn about the world in which they live.

Ms. Sylver Wing Luke Elementary School

Seattle, WA Grades 3-5

My Students

What great way to learn about the word than through the story of individuals struggle and triumph? My students do!!

I work in a highly diverse school with more than 75% Free and Reduced price lunch.

For some of my students, entry into the school is their first exposure to English. There are 11 languages represented. Many parents speak very limited English. These students have caring parents who are involved in their education; however, the resources they can afford them, such as books, are rare at home, especially books they can read. Many of my studentsâ families rely on school to support their children's educational needs.

My Project

These biographies are much needed to support the upcoming unit on Narrative Nonfiction. In this biography unit, students will learn about real people who have done remarkable things, whom many have changed the world. They will also learn about these specific peopleâs trials, tribulations, and triumphs. They will learn that these people, like us, faced adversity and relied on others to help them through obstacles (hardship). Students will not only learn about the specific famous people, but also about the world.

Please help us bring these biographies into our classroom.

Our resource is very limited. As of today, we only have one bin full of biographies. We need multiple copies at various levels, so we can all be engaged in reading and learning about the history!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 8 donors

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Seattle, WA
Grades 3-5
Literacy
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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Sylver Wing Luke Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

28 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

A Horn for Louis • AKJ Books $2.95 4 $11.80

Duke Ellington • AKJ Books $5.14 4 $20.56

Ludwig Van Beethoven (Getting to Know the World''s Greatest C • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14

Johann Sebastian Bach Mike Venezia, Donald Freund • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14

Time For Kids: Clara Barton • AKJ Books $2.95 1 $2.95

Escape North! • AKJ Books $2.95 4 $11.80

Pocahontas and the Strangers • AKJ Books $4.43 4 $17.72

Yao Ming • AKJ Books $2.95 1 $2.95

Babe Ruth (Matt Christopher Legends in Sports Series) Matt C • AKJ Books $3.69 4 $14.76

Who Was Sacagawea? • AKJ Books $3.69 4 $14.76

The Story of Sacajawea, Guide to Lewis and Clark • AKJ Books $3.69 1 $3.69

First Flight • AKJ Books $2.95 5 $14.75

A Voice Of Her Own • AKJ Books $5.91 1 $5.91

Zora Neale Hurston: Writer and Storyteller (LIBRARY EDITION) • AKJ Books $13.76 1 $13.76

Andy Warhol Mike Venezia, Mike Venezia (Illustrator) • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14

Who Is Barack Obama? • AKJ Books $3.69 1 $3.69

Cesar Chavez • AKJ Books $5.88 1 $5.88

Louis Braille : The Boy Who Invented Books for the Blind • AKJ Books $3.69 4 $14.76

Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement • AKJ Books $5.91 1 $5.91

Fly High! • AKJ Books $5.91 1 $5.91

Sojourner Truth: Voice For Freedom (Childhood of Famous Amer • AKJ Books $4.43 1 $4.43

Amelia Earhart Free in the Skies • AKJ Books $4.40 1 $4.40

Michelle Obama • AKJ Books $12.57 1 $12.57

Eleanor, Quiet No More • AKJ Books $12.57 1 $12.57

A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt • AKJ Books $5.88 4 $23.52

Clara Barton: Spirt of the American Red Cross • AKJ Books $2.95 4 $11.80

Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace Jen Cullerton John • AKJ Books $14.02 1 $14.02

Who is Maria Tallchief? • AKJ Books $3.69 4 $14.76

Gandhi • AKJ Books $16.27 1 $16.27

Materials cost			$301.32
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$26.37
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.52
Fulfillment labor & materials			$35.00
Total project cost			$367.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$64.80
Total project goal			$432.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$432.01
6 Donors			-$432.01
Donations toward project cost			-$367.21
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$64.80
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Learning History Through Biographies

My Students

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.