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Mrs. Bekkelund from Okarche OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enriching Social Studies: A Project for Enhanced Resources

Help me give my students an immersive and interactive classroom experience with history decor, resources, books and more. With more visuals and hands on resources, my students will be more excited than ever to learn about History.

  • 6 donors
  • $969 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Social studies classrooms serve as vital spaces for cultivating critical thinking, empathy, and global citizenship among students. The effectiveness of these spaces can be greatly enhanced through thoughtful decor and access to a diverse array of resources.

This project seeks funding for books, posters and more to transform our social studies room into an engaging and immersive environment that fosters curiosity, inquiry, and meaningful learning experiences.

Revitalize the physical space of the social studies classroom to create a stimulating and inspiring atmosphere that promotes engagement and active participation.

By investing in the enrichment of our social studies room through enhanced decor and resources, we can create a vibrant learning environment that empowers students to explore, question, and appreciate the complexities of the world around them. Your support for this project will have a lasting impact on the educational experiences and global perspectives of our students. Together, let's build a more inclusive and informed community through enriched social studies education.

Mrs. Bekkelund
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Saddleback Educational Publishing American History Graphic Novels, Set of 12 - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $204.97 1 $204.97
Teacher Created Materials TIME FOR KIDS Social Studies Books, Set of 8, Grades 6 to 8 - Grades 6-8 • School Specialty $131.02 1 $131.02
Who Was...? Children’s Biography Series Set of 12 books • Amazon Business $65.23 1 $65.23
Shell Education Hands-On History: Geography Activities, Grades 3 to 8 - Grades 3-8 - Kids • School Specialty $41.92 1 $41.92
Evan-Moor Daily Geography Practice, Grade 6 - Kids • School Specialty $38.99 1 $38.99
Shell Education 180 Days of Geography for Sixth Grade - Grade 6 - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Shell Education 180 Days of Geography for Fifth Grade - Grade 5 - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
American Wars Big Book World • Teachers' School Supply $22.95 1 $22.95
Geography Warm-Ups, Grades 5 - 8 Paperback (404263) • Quill.com $14.03 1 $14.03
Mark Twain - American Revolution, Grades 5 - 12 (Volume 3) (American History Series) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
S&O History Posters to Inspire - 12 Historical Figures Classroom History Posters - Social Studies Classroom Decorations - History Classroom Decorations - High School Classroom Decor - 12PC • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Outus 13 Pieces Forms of Government and Economic Ideologies Posters Social Studies Classroom Decorations History Sociology Bulletin Board Decor Set for Middle High School Educational Learning • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Mark Twain Understanding The U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 12 Paperback (405014) • Quill.com $10.43 1 $10.43
Supervitae 27 Pieces Travel Cutouts Travel The Map Bulletin Board Set Travel Classroom Decor Motivational Sign Travel Theme Party Decoration for Kids School Social Studies Classroom Office • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Mark Twain Media Discovery and Exploration Interactive Notebook, Grades 5-8 Hands-On European History, Spanish, English, and French Exploration Social Studies Resource Book (64 pgs) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Ctosree 2 Pieces Travel The Map Future World Changers Bulletin Board Set Travel Map Social Studies Classroom Decorations for History Classroom Door Wall Decor Supplies Travel Theme Party Decoration • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
The Who Was? Activity Book • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
American Revolution: A Nonfiction Companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House Research Guide Series) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Heroes for All Times: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #23: High Time for Heroes (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker) • Amazon Business $6.15 1 $6.15
Pilgrims: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday • Amazon Business $4.70 1 $4.70

Materials cost

$677.41

Vendor shipping charges

$50.21

Sales tax

$55.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$822.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.23

Total project goal

$968.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$968.22

4 Donors

-$468.65

Donations toward project cost

-$424.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.03

match offer

-$468.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$398.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.90

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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