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Ms. Heller from Woodland Hls., CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ancient Chinese Writing and Silk Road

Help me give my students materials for a project on ancient China. Students will explore writing the Chinese language, and experience what it was like to trade on the Silk Road using the sharpies and brush markers.

  • $483 goal

This project expired on June 17, 2025.

This project expired on June 17, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students love to explore different cultures from ancient history. I try to do as many projects with them as possible. I have a variety of learners in my classroom.

Whenever I can, I like to incorporate projects that are hands on to give my students different learning opportunities.

I want my students to understand what it was like for people that lived in the past. My students thrive with interactive activities in the classroom.

I’m excited to do this project with my students because it will give them an idea of what it is like to write in the Chinese language compared to the English alphabet. The brush markers will help them write more precisely. The sharpies are for a project we will do on the Silk Road.

Ms. Heller Woodland Hills Charter Academy Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Caran d'Ache Fibralo Brush Marker - Black • Blick Art Materials $2.65 100 $265.00
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Pack of 36 • School Specialty $39.97 1 $39.97
Sharpie Permanent Markers Bulk Set, Fine Tip Markers Set, Markers For Plastic, Metal, Wood, And More, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $16.84 1 $16.84

Materials cost

$339.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.00

Sales tax

 $31.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$409.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.35

Total project goal

$482.32

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