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Ms. Dempsey from S. Ozone Park, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning From Our Ancestors!

Help me give my students the resources they need to learn about ancient civilizations!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dempsey's classroom raised $340

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are among the kindest and most dedicated students in NYC. They care for each other and accept each other for who they are. They value education and strive to improve their skills every day.

My students love challenges!

My students will be engaged in many ELA/SS/Science projects this year. The students love to do cross-curriculum projects. They excel when faced with challenges. They exceed my high standards. There are many proud teacher moments.

My students deserve the best education I can provide for them. They are our future!

My Project

Ancient civilizations are our building blocks to modern day communities. Our students will uncover how our great world has developed over thousands of years. Picture this: eager students reading and getting excited learning how the ancient Aztecs ate chocolate. How the Mayan people built an empire!

Past civilizations are the key to unraveling our history!

My students are very eager to research and create projects and reports from the past. They want to dress like the ancient Inca, Mayan, Aztecs, and Inuit. They want to know what they have in common with them.

Please give my students the opportunity to grow in their knowledge!

Ms. Dempsey PS 123 Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

S. Ozone Park, NY View local requests

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

75 students impacted 26donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ancient Civilizations (8 Books) • AKJ Education $51.48 1 $51.48
Ancient Civilizations (5 Books) • AKJ Education $40.70 1 $40.70
Ancient Americas • AKJ Education $15.99 1 $15.99
Aztec, Inca & Maya • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Mayan Civilization • AKJ Education $8.58 1 $8.58
A Vacation in Ruins • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mayan Soothsayer! • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
Ancient Maya • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
You Wouldn't Want to Be an Inca Mummy! • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
The Little Brown Jay • AKJ Education $7.01 1 $7.01
Thea Stilton And The Secret City • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Lost City • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Magic Words • AKJ Education $6.53 1 $6.53
Inuit • AKJ Education $6.28 1 $6.28
Ice Bear Read and Wonder • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Earth under Sky Bear's Feet • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Frozen in Time • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Polar Bear Son • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Rain Player • AKJ Education $5.80 1 $5.80
Ten of the Best Mythical Hero Stories • AKJ Education $5.80 1 $5.80
The People of Mexico • AKJ Education $5.15 1 $5.15
The Inca Empire • AKJ Education $5.07 1 $5.07
La mona Maya (Maya Monkey) • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37
Lost Cities • AKJ Education $4.16 1 $4.16
Mystery of the Maya • AKJ Education $3.63 1 $3.63

Materials cost

$248.43

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.85

Total project goal

$339.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $339.01

26 Donors

-$339.01

Donations toward project cost

-$288.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.85

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