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Ms. Kruse from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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American Revolutionary War Wax Museum

Help me give my students an interactive insight to what life was like during the American Revolution.

  • $2,777 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

My students have spent the last semester learning about the 13 Colonies and the American Revolution. Along with learning about the events, they are tasked with researching a specific individual that contributed to the American Revolution. They will write a research paper, using the skills that they've learned throughout the school year.

Students will then take the information that they have learned from their paper, and design a poster board talking about their historical figure.

Students will then turn into a 'museum' by becoming their person and showcasing it to our school community. In doing this, I hope to provide my students with an experience that they will remember about our we became the United States. Please help us obtain poster boards and colonial costumes.

Ms. Kruse Grand Mountain School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Colorado Springs, CO View local requests

More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 130 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flipside Tri-Fold Presentation Board, 36" x 48", Corrugated, Bleached White, 24/Carton (30042-24) • Quill.com $120.59 6 $723.54
Skeleteen Colonial Black Tricorn Hat - Revolutionary War Costume Tricorner Deluxe Hat with Gold Trimming • Amazon Business $19.90 10 $199.00
ReliBeauty Pioneer Girl Dress Colonial Prairie Costume Blue • Amazon Business $36.99 4 $147.96
Morph - George Washington Costume Adult - Adult George Washington Costume - Colonial Costume Men Adult Halloween Costume Men • Amazon Business $45.49 3 $136.47
ReliBeauty Pioneer Girl Costume Colonial Prairie Dress Yellow • Amazon Business $35.99 3 $107.97
Forum Novelties Colonial Boy Child Wig, White • Amazon Business $17.95 5 $89.75
Skeleteen Vintage Old Fashioned Bonnet - Black Colonial Pioneer Prairie Felt Sun Hat Costume Bonnets for Women and Children • Amazon Business $14.92 6 $89.52
JenPen 2 Pieces White Bonnet Women Colonial Bonnets Straw Girls Cosplay Easter Costume Hat Lace with Adjustable Straps • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
JenPen 2 Pieces White Bonnet Women Colonial Bonnets Straw Girls Cosplay Easter Costume Hat Lace with Adjustable Straps • Amazon Business $16.79 5 $83.95
Rubie's Child's Forum Colonial Girl Costume Dress, Large,Blue/White • Amazon Business $20.51 4 $82.04
Anogol Hair Cap+( 2 Socks) Colonial Wig for Lawyer Wigs Judge Wig Powdered Wig George Washington Wig Colonial Wig Long Curly Wavy Wigs for for Halloween Christmas Cosplay Party Costume • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Anogol Hair+Cap Lawyer White Curly Wig Colonial Cosplay Wig Synthetic Wig for Men White Cosplay Wig Cosplay Costume Wig Halloween Wit For Party Dress Up Wig • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
JoneTing Gray Judge Wig for Men【+Wig Cap】 Lawyer Wig for Cosplay Costume Grey Wigs for Male Wavy Synthetic Wigs for Halloween Men's Colonial George Washington Wig for Christmas Party Wig • Amazon Business $23.99 3 $71.97
GRACEART Adult Women Girls Cotton Pioneer Prairie Bonnet Cap Hat 100% Cotton (Size Choose) • Amazon Business $12.59 5 $62.95
GRACEART Adult Women Girls Cotton Pioneer Prairie Bonnet Cap Hat 100% Cotton (Size Choose) • Amazon Business $13.88 3 $41.64
Rubies Child's Forum Colonial Girl Costume Dress, Medium, Blue/White • Amazon Business $19.97 2 $39.94
GRACEART Adult Women Girls Cotton Pioneer Prairie Bonnet Cap Hat 100% Cotton (Size Choose) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Bestage 12 Pcs Stars & Stripes July 4th Patriotic Themed American Flag Decoration Hanging Party Paper Fans Set for Birthday Wedding Graduation Events Accessories • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Rubie's Child's Forum Revolutionary War Martha Washington Costume, Large, F81226 • Amazon Business $34.89 1 $34.89
Rubie's Child's Forum Revolutionary War Martha Washington Costume, Medium • Amazon Business $27.59 1 $27.59
Ecally 65.6 ft Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Classroom Borders Shine Scalloped Borders Decorative Bulletin Board Trim Poster Board Decorations for School Classroom Home Decor (Gold) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Ecally 65.6 ft Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Classroom Borders Shine Scalloped Borders Decorative Bulletin Board Trim Poster Board Decorations for School Classroom Home Decor (Silver) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
American Flag, 8" x 12" • Quill.com $6.02 1 $6.02
345 Pcs Name Tags Rainbow Sticker, Hello My Name is Stickers 15 Color, Hello My Name is Name Tag for School Office Home (3"x2") • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$2,295.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$34.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,360.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$416.54

Total project goal

$2,776.96

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