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Mrs. Lester from Herriman, UT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Lester's classroom raised $498

Interactive History Classroom: Tools for Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students an engaging history classroom so students can collaborate, participate in hands-on projects, and connect with history through interactive, creative lessons.

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Mrs. Lester Mountain Ridge High School
Herriman, UT Grades 9-12

My Project

My students are creative, curious, and excited to learn about the past. They bring a unique energy to our classroom, asking thoughtful questions and supporting each other as they explore history together. What makes them special is their enthusiasm for hands-on learning and their ability to connect historical events to their own lives.

Help me foster collaboration, creativity, and active participation in every history lesson.

The specific resources I’m requesting like writing tools, markers, headphones, game pieces, buzzers, and a DVD player, will make a real difference in their learning. Writing tools and markers will help them create timelines, posters, and historical projects that showcase their thinking. Headphones will allow them to focus on multimedia lessons, while game pieces and buzzers will add excitement and engagement to group review games. The DVD player will enable us to watch historical documentaries and primary source footage, bringing important events and voices from the past directly into our classroom.

These materials will help my students learn by doing, build confidence as historians, and make meaningful connections with the past. Your support will help every student in my classroom grow, succeed, and truly enjoy learning history.

210 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Lester Mountain Ridge High School Grades 9-12 Herriman, UT View local requests 210 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $46.99 2 $93.98
Sony - DVD Player - Black • Best Buy Education $44.99 1 $44.99
MaxGear 8.5 X 11 Acrylic Sign Holder 6pack, Clear Display Stand Plastic Paper Stand, Double Sided Picture Holder for Table, Vertical Menu Flyer Display for Stores, Restaurants, Hotels, Office • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Learning Resources Team Answer Buzzers, Red/Blue, 8/Pack (LER3780) • Quill.com $42.29 1 $42.29
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Point,Fine Point Black Permanent Marker Quick Drying/Waterproof - 36 Count (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $33.21 1 $33.21
Crayola Washable Markers for Kids - Black (12ct), Bulk Broad Line Markers for School, Classroom Essentials, Teacher Classroom Must Haves for Elementary School • Amazon Business $9.49 3 $28.47
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
306pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Large Bulk Sticker for Laptop, Phone, Water Bottles, Computer Cars... Vine Sticker Decal DIY Décor for Bumper Accesory • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Yardstick • Teachers' School Supply $5.89 2 $11.78
Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen Bold Point Assorted Ink Dozen (1788863) • Staples $11.09 1 $11.09
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens Medium Point 1.0mm Blue Ink 24/Pack (ZEB12225) • Staples $10.69 1 $10.69
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221) • Quill.com $8.63 1 $8.63
Rerdeim 110 Pieces Dice Set, Colored Game Bulk Dices, Colorful Dices, 6 Sided Dice for Classroom Teaching, Board Game, Playing, Rolling, Small Six Sided 11 Color Red, Yellow, Blue, Green and More • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Hestya 96 Pcs Board Game Pieces Multicolor Plastic Pawn Pieces for Board Chess Components 1 Inch Pawns Tabletop Markers Arts and Crafts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
DSTELIN Binder Clips Paper Clamps Assorted Sizes 100 Count (Black), X Large, Large, Medium, Small, X Small and Micro, 6 Sizes in One Pack, Meet Your Different Using Needs. • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$385.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.61

Total project goal

$497.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.41

1 Donor

-$281.87

Donations toward project cost

-$281.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$165.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$140.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.74

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 $0.00

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