Help me give my students Texas History visual learning books for our visual learners!
$508 goal
This project expired on August 6, 2025.
This project expired on August 6, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 classroom needs visual learning books for Texas history to engage students more effectively and help them understand complex historical concepts. Visual resources such as maps, timelines, and illustrations provide a clearer picture of Texas’ past, making it more accessible and interesting.
English language learners (ELLs) greatly benefit from visual aids to help them understand and retain new concepts.
Pictures, charts, diagrams, and other visual tools serve as powerful scaffolding techniques, providing context and clarifying meanings that might otherwise be lost in translation. Visuals can bridge the gap between the learner’s native language and English, making abstract concepts more tangible. They not only help with vocabulary acquisition but also support comprehension, as ELLs can associate images with words and phrases. This visual support encourages active engagement, reinforces learning, and can build the confidence of learners by making content more accessible.
These materials cater to diverse learning styles, especially for visual and English language learners, enhancing their retention and critical thinking. With interactive visuals, students can better connect with historical events, fostering a deeper understanding of Texas’ cultural and political evolution.
Nearly all 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
130 students impacted
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The Great Book of Texas: The Crazy History of Texas with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia (A Trivia Nerds Guide to the History of the United States)
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$11.95
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The Dust Bowl: The History and Legacy of the Most Notorious Drought in American History
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$7.24
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Materials cost
$395.49
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.93
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$431.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$76.13
Total project goal
$507.55
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