The three adventure books—The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Thief Lord, and Around the World in 80 Days—will immerse students in diverse worlds, fostering a love for reading and enhancing their imagination. The Guided Nature Journals will provide a hands-on, interactive way for students to document their observations and reflections, linking literature to real-world scientific exploration. These resources will cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of both literary themes and life sciences.
The primary goals of this project are to encourage a love for reading through engaging, adventurous stories, integrate literature with STEM learning, promote interdisciplinary education by developing students’ observational and reflective skills through weekly nature journal entries, enhance understanding of life science concepts by relating them to the themes and adventures in the books, and foster a sense of curiosity and exploration, both in the classroom and the natural world.
Our 4th-grade students are curious, imaginative, and eager to learn. They possess a unique ability to see the world with wonder and excitement, making them exceptionally receptive to the blend of adventure and science. Their enthusiasm for stories and hands-on activities makes them ideal participants in this project, as they thrive on new challenges and creative learning experiences. These students bring diverse perspectives and boundless energy, which will be channeled into exploring literature and nature, making their educational journey both impactful and memorable.
More than half 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
Guided Nature Journal for kids: Guided prompted activities to to get out and about in nature and learn lifelong skills in appreciating adventure and ... lasting memories - Green leather effect cover
• Amazon Business
$11.31
30
$339.30
Around the World in Eighty Days (Illustrated): The Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
• Amazon Business
$8.99
30
$269.70
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated): The 1900 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
• Amazon Business
$7.99
30
$239.70
The Thief Lord
• Amazon Business
$7.48
30
$224.40
Materials cost
$1,073.10
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$16.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,119.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$197.51
Total project goal
$1,316.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,316.71
6 Donors
-$701.64
Donations toward project cost
-$695.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$6.25
Matching donations from our partners
-$511.10
Match offers toward project cost
-$434.44
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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