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Mrs. Dressler from Patch Grove, WI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Dressler's classroom raised $361

Exploring Ground Zero-Part 1

Help me give my students the gift of reading together! As we wrap up the school year, we will end with this powerful historical fiction novel, bringing history to life and fostering meaningful discussions.

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Mrs. Dressler River Ridge Middle School
Patch Grove, WI Grades 6-8

My Project

I would love to add a historical fiction novel to our classroom novel study collection. This genre isn’t explored as much in 7th grade, and I am looking to change that!

Reading Ground Zero by Alan Gratz with my 7th graders would have a meaningful impact on their understanding of history, empathy, and resilience.

Gratz is a popular author among middle school students, and I know this book will not disappoint them! It provides an engaging way to learn about the events of 9/11 through the perspectives of young characters. Additionally, the book challenges stereotypes and fosters a deeper understanding of people from different backgrounds.

My goals for this unit include helping students understand 9/11 beyond just facts by connecting them emotionally to the stories of those affected. I'd also like them to step into the shoes of different characters and consider how experiences shape viewpoints.

My students are so special because they LOVE to read! They especially enjoy reading books together as a class or in small groups, and Ground Zero by Alan Gratz would allow me to help fulfill their passions.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

45 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Dressler River Ridge Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Patch Grove, WI View local requests

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

45 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ground Zero • Amazon Business $10.88 25 $272.00

Materials cost

$272.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.01

Total project goal

$360.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $360.09

1 Donor

-$180.03

Donations toward project cost

-$153.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

match offer

-$180.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.01

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