Bring Government Class to Life in this Engaging Classroom
Help me give my students an engaging and attractive experience for government class
$1,171 goal
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
This project expired on September 8, 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
I am looking to inspire my students to want to do their best wherever their life journeys take them. I teach Economics and US Government two classes that are essential in creating responsible citizens. I want them to feel attracted to my classroom and engage in it. I also will use posters with quotes to inspire them and college pennants to make them wish to get into top colleges. I will use the Dry Eraser Magnetic paper to create a tracker for all my students so they see their progress throughout the year.
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
Never Before Funded150 students impacted
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LACCHOUFEE 1000 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencil for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies
• Amazon Business
$67.99
3
$203.97
College Flags & Banners Co. Ivy League Conference College Pennant Set
• Amazon Business
$95.95
1
$95.95
Whaline 69Ft 4th of July Bulletin Board Border 60Pcs Patriotic Stars Stripes Trim Border Stickers for Independence Day Memorial Day School Classroom Office Chalkboard Decor
• Amazon Business
$9.98
8
$79.84
ZHIDIAN Magnetic Whiteboard Contact Paper for Wall 60 x 36 inches, Magnetic Dry Erase White Board Sticker with Non-Adhesive Backing for Office Home School
• Amazon Business
$64.99
1
$64.99
Hygloss Book Rings - Colored, Pkg of 50, 2"
• Blick Art Materials
$15.99
4
$63.96
CLEVER CLEAN Large Dry Erase Wall Calendar - 36"x96" 12-month 2025 Undated Yearly Calendar for Home, Office, School Projects - Jumbo Reusable Laminated Task Organizer
• Amazon Business
$53.95
1
$53.95
Colored Cardstock 150 sheets, 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper - 30 Assorted Colors, 250 GSM Colorful Card Stock Printer Paper Scrapbooking Supplies for Diy Crafts, Scrapbooking, Card Making
• Amazon Business
26Pcs 4th of July Decorations Patriotic Decor USA Flag String Red White Blue Paper Fans Star Streamer Pom Poms Hanging Swirls for Memorial Day,Fourth of July,Armed Forces Day,Flag Day
• Amazon Business
$22.97
1
$22.97
Post-it Sticky Notes Cube, 2 x 2 in., 3 Pads, 400 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Green Wave and Canary Wave
• Quill.com
All Presidents of the united states Of America LARGE poster (18x24 in) COLOR PHOTOS chart LAMINATED Classroom LARGE school decoration learning history usa 2025 with 47th 2nd Term 18x24
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
Geyee 84 Pieces 83 Feet Classroom Bulletin Board Borders Scalloped Rainbow Bulletin Board Trim Adhesive Decorations Colorful for Chalkboard, 6 Designs(Chic Style)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
Constitution of The United States America Historical Document Remastered Readable Version US History Classroom Teacher Educational American Government Cool Wall Art Print Poster 16x24
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Teacher Created Resources 3" Magnetic Letters, Scribble Bold Block (TCR77292)
• Quill.com
$14.30
1
$14.30
Tenare 134 Pieces 5 Inch Bulletin Board Letters Alphabet Numbers Letters Combo Set Letter Cutouts for Bulletin Board Display Home Decor(Glitter Rainbow Color)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
US Government Posters Social Studies Classroom Decorations History Civics and Government Classroom Posters for Middle High School Class
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Tribello President Rubber Ducks - 12 Pack | for Independence Day, Fourth of July Decorations, Presidents Day, Election Giveaways, Patriotic Events, and Presidential History Learning
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Pledge of Allegiance Art Print - America USA Patriotic Wall Art Poster - Home Decor and Gift for American US Military Veteran - 8x10 Photo Unframed
• Amazon Business
$12.82
1
$12.82
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Wall Art - RBG Motivational Quote Home Decor, Room Decoration for Office, Bedroom - Inspirational Gift for Women, Attorney, Lawyer, Liberal Feminist - Picture Poster Photo Print
• Amazon Business
$12.82
1
$12.82
College Flags & Banners Co. Texas A&M Aggies Full Size Gig Em Pennant
• Amazon Business
$12.30
1
$12.30
College Flags & Banners Co. Texas Tech Red Raiders Pennant Full Size Felt
• Amazon Business
$12.30
1
$12.30
Magnetic Tape, 15 Feet Magnet Tape Roll (1/2'' Wide x 15 ft Long), with 3M Strong Adhesive Backing. Perfect for DIY, Art Projects, whiteboards & Fridge Organization
• Amazon Business
$11.95
1
$11.95
67ft Travel The Map Globes Bulletin Board Borders World Map Bulletin Board Decorations Adventure Awaits Sign Travel Trim Border Decor Earth Globe Border for School Classroom Party Wall Decor
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
There’s A Plot - John F Kennedy Patriotic Wall Art Poster Quotes, This Wall Decor Poster Is An Ideal Inspirational Art For Home Decor, Bedroom Decor, Boys Room Decor, or 4th Of July, Unframed - 8x10
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
Teacher Created Resources ACCENTS LETTERS TROPICAL PUNCH 4 IN SET OF 208 (TCR5579)
• Amazon Business
$9.14
1
$9.14
For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters
• Amazon Business
$7.98
1
$7.98
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards, 1000 count, 10 Pack of 100, White, 3 in x 5 in
• Amazon Business
$7.84
1
$7.84
Zacool Name Tag Stickers (3"x 2") Peel and Stick Name Tag Labels Hello My Name is Nametags Stickers Colorful Name Badge Labels for Themed Party Family Home School Office Conferences 160 Pcs
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$940.87
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.11
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$994.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$175.58
Total project goal
$1,170.51
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