My students need books and other resources to learn about the Great Chicago Fire.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Keim's classroom raised $406
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My Students
Have you ever met fourth graders? Little bundles of energy! Nothing excites them more than getting to touch, see, and build their way to understanding.
As one of the top performing charter schools in the state, our school is working daily to help our students achieve their full potential.
The students in my year-round urban charter school are 95% low income. They attend school from 8 am to 5 pm daily. The staff at our charter school works diligently within our rigorous curriculum to help education come alive!
My students struggle with issues that often fall outside the scope of understanding. From poverty to food insecurity, homelessness to incarcerated parents, they face head on many challenges that would make adults crumble. Even with these challenges, they come to school each day trying to put their best foot forward and grow as students, in academics, and as leaders.
My Project
Was it Mrs. O'Leary's cow? The dry weather? Without these resources, my students may never truly understand what events led to what is arguably the most important event in their city's rich history. This class set of a historical fiction novel and copies of several other texts will help my students delve into, discover, and discuss the Great Chicago Fire.
With these resources, my students will read about the Great Fire, discuss and share learning using multiple sources, and work collaboratively to create a mural to demonstrate their understanding.
These materials will help to build not only understanding of the events that shaped their city, but also develop their ability to discuss, provide evidence for reasoning, and work with peers.
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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