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Mrs. Chamberlain Engel from Hayward, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hero's Journey: Percy Jackson

My students need 35 copies of "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan and a teacher's guide to read this high-interest novel that introduces Greek mythology.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Chamberlain Engel's classroom raised $693

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 Students

My students, on average, only own 3 to 4 books at home. Help bring Rick Riordan's fabulous world of Half-Bloods and Greek gods to them. The incredible story of Percy Jackson will grab them with its exciting plot line and irresistible incorporation of Greek mythology.

My awesome 7th grade students attend a public school in a high-poverty area of Northern California.

Many of them may not have a lot of money, but they have huge hearts. Most of them are determined to go to college. They are making big gains in reading and are ready to be struck by "Lightning"!

My Project

The incredible story of Percy Jackson/The Lightning Thief will grab students' attention and introduce them to the captivating world of Greek mythology. In addition to novel study, students will learn about and begin to appreciate the richly imaginative world of ancient mythology. They will research and present reports on Greek gods after reading the novel.

Do you think it's important to light a fire in students' imaginations?

Reading "The Lightning Thief" will spark their interests in the amazing world of Greek mythology. Not even reluctant readers will be able to resist the story of Percy Jackson. Help motivate these terrific young people to discover how fun ancient mythology can be!

Mrs. Chamberlain Engel Anthony W Ochoa Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

70 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lightning Thief Teacher Guide • AKJ Books $9.35 1 $9.35
Lightning Thief • AKJ Books $14.03 35 $491.05

Materials cost

$500.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$588.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.89

Total project goal

$692.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $692.59

1 Donor

-$692.59

Donations toward project cost

-$588.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.89

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