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Ms. Mary Ann Thombs from Johnstown NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing History to Life

Help me give my students access to both historical fiction and fiction books in my classroom.

  • $494 goal

This project expired on April 6, 2023.

This project expired on April 6, 2023.

My Project

Help me bring history to life in my classroom. Incorporating historical texts in both teaching and my classroom will show how exciting history is. These texts will hopefully inspire my students to learn to love reading. I hope to raise test scores and strengthen class discussions by bringing history alive with these.

My students struggle with learning and using texts to foster their interests will not only help my class but the entire school.

Students will be able to choose books and topics that interest them. Studies show that students who read more, raise their test scores and are generally better spellers. Help my students by donating to this project.

Ms. Mary Ann Thombs
Grades 9-12
  • Adirondack Academy
  • Johnstown, NY
    • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 25 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
History of the World Map by Map • Amazon Business $34.70 1 $34.70
History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day • Amazon Business $29.91 1 $29.91
Timelines of World History (DK Timelines Adult) • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50
Mkono Floating Wall Shelves 3 Tier 17 Inch Rustic Hanging Shelf with Metal Bracket Wall Mount Wood Storage Display Shelves for Living Room Bathroom Bedroom Kitchen Office,Medium • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Furinno Luder Bookcase / Book / Storage , 3-Tier, White • Amazon Business $21.83 1 $21.83
The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Command HOM21Q-ES Picture, 1 Ledge, 10 Strips/Pack, 21", Quartz • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Energizer AA Batteries, Max Double A Battery Alkaline, 24 Count • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Furinno Turn-N-Tube 5 Tier Corner Display Rack Multipurpose Shelving Unit, 1-Pack, Black/Grey • Amazon Business $17.87 1 $17.87
Forms of Government and Economic Ideologies Poster Set Social Study Sociology Bulletin Board Decorations for School Classroom Office Wall Decor for Middle School and High School Classroom Decorations or Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
When on Earth? History As You've Never Seen It Before • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
500 WORLD WAR 1 & 2 FACTS - Interesting Events & History Information To Win Trivia • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Maus II: A Survivor's Tale • AKJ Education $12.37 1 $12.37
Maus I: A Survivor's Tale My Father Bleeds History • AKJ Education $11.87 1 $11.87
Fun Size Burlap Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TECKNET Wireless Doorbell, Waterproof Mini Door Bell Chime Kit for Home Operating at 1300 Feet with 38 Melodies, 4 Volume Levels & LED Light Flash Door Chimes (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Morfone Metallic Marker Pens, Set of 10 Colors Paint Markers for Card Making, Rock Painting, DIY Photo Album, Scrapbook Crafts, Metal, Wood, Ceramic, Glass (Medium tip) • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Crayola Metallic Markers, 8 Count, Colors May Vary • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Crayola Glitter Markers, Sparkle Markers, Unique Arts and Crafts Supplies, Assorted Colors, Gift for Kids and Adults, 6 Count • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Hana's Suitcase • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Candy Bomber The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot" • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
Famous People of the Middle Ages • AKJ Education $6.53 1 $6.53
The Great Wall of China • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Flags of Our Fathers • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Surviving Hitler • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
What Was D-Day? • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$383.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.99

Total project goal

$493.27

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