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Mrs. Knisley from Broad Brook, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for Exploring the World

Help me give my students books for their research about different places around the world.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Knisley's classroom raised $388

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our world geography units, we read about different places around the world. Students can read books online, but so many of my students would prefer to have a real book in their hands as they research.

These books will help the students with their research about different countries around the world.

These books will help my students seek the answers to their research questions. My students are inquisitive and enjoy learning!

The books selected in this project directly relate to our curriculum. They will help students to explore the world!

Mrs. Knisley East Windsor Middle 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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Keepers 3-Tier Bookshelf & Book Case, 20 x 10 x 17 Inches, Glossy, Blue • School Specialty $34.34 1 $34.34
Jamaica (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries: Level 5 (Library)) • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Haiti (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Honduras (Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Jamaica (Country Profiles) • Amazon Business $25.63 1 $25.63
World Passport - Your Passport to Cuba - Library Book • AKJ Education $22.86 1 $22.86
Learn About Costa Rica for Kids: For Ages 8-12 - Includes Fun Facts About Costa Rica and Pura Vida (Learn About the World) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
World Passport - Your Passport to Egypt - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $12.26 1 $12.26
100 Facts About Jamaica: For Kids, Fun Facts About Jamaica, History, Sports, Attractions, Cities and Parishes, Culture, Geography and Foods of Jamaica • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
People and Places of the Southeast (United States by Region) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
People and Places of the Northeast (United States by Region) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Russia (Paperback) (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) (Exploring Countries: Blastoff Readers, Level 5) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Sub-Saharan Africa - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Central America - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
France (Paperback) (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) (Exploring Countries: Blastoff Readers, Level 5) • Amazon Business $8.11 1 $8.11
England (Paperback) (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) (Blastoff! Readers Level 5: Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $8.06 1 $8.06
Life in the West (A True Book: Westward Expansion) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
The Southwest (A True Book: The U.S. Regions) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
World Passport - Your Passport to Greece - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
World Passport - Your Passport to Chile - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56

Materials cost

$291.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.43

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$329.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.13

Total project goal

$387.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $387.51

5 Donors

-$309.51

Donations toward project cost

-$265.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.88

Matching donations from our partners

-$75.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.00

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 $0.00

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