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Mrs. Moran from Reno, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing 5th Grade Social Studies for a Brighter Future

Help me give my students engaging Social Studies materials for a deeper understanding.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Moran's classroom raised $207

This project is fully funded

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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

In the realm of education, the importance of enhancing the different social studies strands in 5th grade cannot be overstated. It serves as the foundational building block for a well-rounded, informed, and engaged citizenry. The knowledge acquired in these formative years helps students understand their roles within society, historical context, and the world around them. As educators, we have a profound responsibility to provide our students with the tools and resources needed to excel in social studies, and this is where your support can make a significant impact.

Social studies is the crucible in which young minds are molded into active, empathetic, and informed citizens.

It fosters an understanding of history, geography, and civic responsibility that will serve as a compass guiding these students throughout their lives. However, to achieve this noble goal, we need your support to provide them with the best possible materials.

To facilitate this crucial process, we are excited to add materials like the "Shell Education 180 Days of Social Studies' and the "Spectrum US Geography Workbook," both designed to enrich the 5th-grade social studies curriculum. Additionally, "Biography FunBooks Presidents, Inventors, and Explorers" will bring history to life, making it relatable and engaging for students. Your generous contribution will allow us to provide these resources, ensuring that the future generation is equipped with the knowledge and skills required to be informed, responsible, and active participants in the world. Your support is not merely an investment in education; it's an investment in the betterment of our society and the future. Together, we can lay the foundation for a brighter and more enlightened tomorrow.

Mrs. Moran Edwin Dodson Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Biography FunBooks, Presidents, Inventors & Explorers • Quill.com $63.99 1 $63.99
Shell Education 180 Days of Social Studies for Fifth Grade - Grade 5 - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Governments Series: American Government • Quill.com $19.99 1 $19.99
5th Grade Social Studies: Daily Practice Workbook | 20 Weeks of Fun Activities | History | Government | Geography | Economics | + Video Explanations for Each Question (Social Studies by ArgoPrep) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Spectrum Grade 5 US Geography Workbook, Ages 10 to 11, 5th Grade Social Studies, American History, Ecology, and US Map Skills, 5th Grade Geography Workbooks for Kids (Volume 25) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39

Materials cost

$140.35

Vendor shipping charges

$3.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$175.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.96

Total project goal

$206.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$206.42

2 Donors

-$191.42

Donations toward project cost

-$162.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.71

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

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$0.00

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