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Ms. Briscoe from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing World Culture to Life in Our Classroom

Help me give my students tools for creative, hands-on world culture lessons with vibrant visuals, interactive maps, and a globe that support dynamic, engaging learning and spark curiosity every day.

  • $540 goal

This project expired on November 6, 2025.

This project expired on November 6, 2025.

My Project

I want to give my students the tools they need to immerse themselves in creative, hands-on world culture lessons that spark curiosity and bring learning to life. My students are full of personality, coming from diverse backgrounds and family lives, and I want our classroom to celebrate and reflect that richness every day.

Imagine the impact of dynamic, interactive lessons that match their energy and diversity—vibrant boards covered in engaging visuals and student ideas, large-scale visuals for collaborative work, and an inflatable globe that brings geography to life.

These tools will help all students see themselves in the curriculum, encourage critical thinking and discussion, and support meaningful learning by making complex ideas tangible and relevant.

Your help will ensure our students have what they need to create, explore, and connect with the world in our classroom. Together, we can build an environment that honors who they are, nurtures their curiosity, and inspires a lifelong love of learning about the cultures and people that make our world extraordinary.

Ms. Briscoe James Madison Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Upper Marlboro, MD 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 165 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Chalk Brights Liquid Chalk Markers 8/Pack (TCR20884) • Staples $16.79 5 $83.95
VersaChalk Wet Erase Liquid Chalk Markers - White, 3 mm, Set of 10, Fine Tip • Blick Art Materials $16.31 5 $81.55
VersaChalk Chalkboard Cleaning Kit • Blick Art Materials $15.99 5 $79.95
Amazon Basics Bullet/Chisel Reversible Tip Chalk Markers, Bold Point, 8 Pack, Bright Colors • Amazon Business $7.59 5 $37.95
Giant Inflatable Classroom Globe • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Scotch Super-Hold Transparent Clear Tape Refill, 0.75" x 27.77 yds., 1" Core, Clear, 10 Rolls/Pack (700K10) • Quill.com $28.64 1 $28.64
Jspupifip 12 Pcs Microfiber Shag Eraser Whiteboard, Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser Whiteboard Washable White Board Dry Erase for Marker Chalk Home Classroom Office Supplies, Blue Pink Green Red Yellow Gray • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Yardstick • Teachers' School Supply $5.89 2 $11.78
Mr. Pen Multipurpose Scissors - 8 inch, Pack of 4, Sharp Adult Office Scissors for Paper and Fabric • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84

Materials cost

$395.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.80

Sales tax

 $23.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.87

Total project goal

$539.12

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