I work with fifth graders in a suburban fourth to sixth-grade building that provides rigorous academics, fantastic teachers, and a safe learning environment. As a result, we are consistently one of the top performing schools in the state every year.
My students are kind and hardworking.
They're always pushing themselves to grow! They motivate me every day to be the best teacher I can be. Our classroom provides a place where students learn about the world through literature as they work to improve our Earth for everyone!
My Project
Geography is where it's at! It's also the theme of our year in Social Studies. But more than that, it is the foundation for who we are as citizens. It informs who we are as we relate to the world around us.
Students need visuals and tactile materials in order to really learn geography.
Just reading about places in a textbook is not enough. Students need to see the terrain, the culture, the land masses, and the people in order to really understand the geography. It is my goal to give students choice in their learning, through interactive and engaging activities. This year, with your help, I will be teaching a LEGO mapping simulation, edible landform activity, and use games, art, and supplemental reading materials to help make learning stick for all students.
These materials will put learning in the hands of students. They will be fully immersed in the land, the people, the history, and the landmarks for each area they study.
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toys for Creative Play; Kids Creative Kit (484 Pieces)
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$27.99
2
$55.98
Learning Resources Labeling Globe
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$22.48
2
$44.96
Board Games for Kids 7 and Up - Educational Games for Families and Kids - Fun, Interactive Geography Games for The Whole Family - Cards Included
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$24.97
1
$24.97
50 Cities of the U.S.A.: Explore America's cities with 50 fact-filled maps (The 50 States)
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$18.93
1
$18.93
Scholastic Race Across the USA Game
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$17.38
1
$17.38
This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books)
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$14.46
1
$14.46
City Atlas: Travel the World with 30 City Maps
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$13.39
1
$13.39
Twizzlers Strawberry Blast, Pull n' Peel Licorice Candy Bulk Pack, Individually Wrapped (Pack of 2 Pounds)
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Everything & Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters (Travel Book for Children, Kids Adventure Book, World Fact Book for Kids)
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$12.11
1
$12.11
The Natural Atlas: A Worldwide Adult Coloring Book
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$8.99
1
$8.99
What Are The Us Regions? (Little World Social Studies)
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$7.62
1
$7.62
Emma's Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Liberty
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$7.25
1
$7.25
The Southwest (A True Book: The U.S. Regions)
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$6.95
1
$6.95
The Midwest (A True Book: The U.S. Regions)
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$6.95
1
$6.95
The Southeast (A True Book: The U.S. Regions)
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$6.83
1
$6.83
The West (A True Book: The U.S. Regions)
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$6.83
1
$6.83
What Is the Statue of Liberty? (What Was?)
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$5.39
1
$5.39
Materials cost
$271.98
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.08
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$306.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$54.01
Total project goal
$360.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$360.07
9 Donors
-$251.00
Donations toward project cost
-$214.49
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$36.51
Matching donations from our partners
-$107.74
Match offers toward project cost
-$91.58
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