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Ms. Barnes from Manteca, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ancient Civilization Culture Importance Project

Help me give my students project-based experiences. I aim to make creative and hands-on ways for students to engage with their learning! Your donation would make a tremendous impact!

  • $531 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

My Project

This ancient civilization culture experience project is designed to engage students in a hands-on creation of an ancient civilization trading system. The MadeDo kits materials will be used to create "trading stations" that are representative of their chapter's culture and resources. In this project students not only gain a deeper understanding of each ancient civilizations' unique culture, they'll also use these materials to practice and perform social and trade communication that the entire K-8 grade campus will get to experience! Integrating both social studies and performing arts for this project to enhance understanding of cultural differences, uniqueness and appreciation is important work!

Ms. Barnes Nile Garden Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Manteca, CA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 850 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Makedo Scru-Driver| for Use with SCRU and SCRU+ | STEM and STEAM Educational Toys for Kids | at Home Play + Classroom Learning | Reusable 1 Piece Tool for Boys and Girls Age 4+ • Amazon Business $9.20 11 $101.20
Makedo Safe-Saw | 1 Piece Steel Blade Tool with No Sharp Edges | STEM and STEAM Educational Toys for Kids | At Home Play + Classroom Learning | Reusable Tools for Boys and Girls Age 5+ • Amazon Business $9.20 11 $101.20
4 Book Set: YA Paperback Book Club (ages 12+) - Abuela, Don't Forget Me, Harvest House, Last Cuentista, The Cost of Knowing • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
400 Packs 3.5x4.5 Inch Corrugated Cardboard Sheets, Premium White Corrugated Cardboard Inserts Bulk Flat for Sports Card Protectors, Trading Card Folders Mail Shipping Stiffeners, Cardboard Divider • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind From Prehistory to Modern Times • Amazon Business $28.75 1 $28.75
Makedo Scru 180 | Top-Up Your Tool Kit and Connect Up to 3 Layers of Cardboard | at Home Play and Classroom Learning | STEM and STEAM Educational Toys | Reusable Tools for Boys and Girls Age 4+ • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
African History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the History of Africa (History for Children) • Amazon Business $17.53 1 $17.53
Dicunoy 10PCS Acrylic Book Stands, Clear Display Easel, Art Display Holder for Picture Album, Brochure, Paperbacks on Tabletop, Shelves, Classroom, Library, Store • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
WATINC 7PCS Ancient Civilizations Poster Set, Social Studies Classroom Learning Materials Decorations, Educational World History Timeline Poster Study Materials for Primary Middle High School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$380.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.62

Total project goal

$530.80

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