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Ms. Dobbs from Clanton, AL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Passport to the Parks: Researching America’s Natural Treasures

Help me give my students an unforgettable journey through America's National Parks with engaging books and activities that spark curiosity, deepen research skills, and inspire a lifelong love of nature, history, and discovery.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dobbs's classroom raised $648

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My Project

This project launches students on a bold expedition through the wild and wondrous landscapes of America’s National Parks. Armed with dynamic reference books like National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide, National Parks A to Z, and Junior Ranger Activity Books, students will navigate a terrain of discovery filled with epic facts, colorful maps, and striking visuals. These tools will fuel meaningful research into the geography, wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts that shape our most iconic natural spaces.

As student explorers embark on their national park research journey, they will chart migration paths, decode animal adaptations, and uncover the stories behind protected lands.

With every turn of the page, they will sharpen their research skills while awakening a sense of wonder for the natural world. This project transforms research into a trailblazing adventure, igniting curiosity, cultivating stewardship, and inspiring the next generation of environmental champions.

Ms. Dobbs Clanton Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
America's National Parks: A Photographic Guide Through All 63 National Parks of the USA • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks • Amazon Business $25.24 1 $25.24
Hawai'I Volcanoes National Park (Rookie National Parks) • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
The Art of the National Parks (Fifty-Nine Parks): (National Parks Art Books, Books For Nature Lovers, National Parks Posters, The Art of the National Parks) • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States 9th Edition • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 63 Parks (Travel Guide) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
HK Studio National Park Posters Travel Decor - Vintage National Parks Travel Posters • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
National Parks Postcards: 100 Illustrations That Celebrate America's Natural Wonders • Amazon Business $17.55 1 $17.55
National Parks A to Z: Adventure from Acadia to Zion! • Amazon Business $17.13 1 $17.13
Yellowstone National Park: Adventuring with Kids • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Utah's Big Five National Parks: Adventuring with Kids • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
National Parks: A Kid's Guide to America's Parks, Monuments, and Landmarks, Revised and Updated • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
National Monuments of the USA (Americana, 4) • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
MasterPieces – 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kid 6+ Years, Wildlife of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Educational and Fun Game, Gift Idea for Children, 19" x 14" • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Eric Dowdle Coloring Book: National Parks • Blick Art Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
National Parks of the USA (Americana, 1) • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
100 Things to See in the National Parks: Your Guide to the Most Popular Features of the US National Parks (National Park Travel Guide Series) • Amazon Business $14.73 1 $14.73
MasterPieces – 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kid 6+ Years, Wildlife of Grand Canyon National Park, Educational and Fun Game, Gift Idea for Children, 19" x 14" • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Junior Ranger Activity Book: Puzzles, Games, Facts, and Tons More Fun Inspired by the U.S. National Parks! • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
What I Saw in Rocky Mountain: A Kids Guide to the National Park • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
What I Saw in Yellowstone: A Kid's Guide to the National Park • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
What I Saw in Grand Teton: A Kid's Guide to the National Park • Amazon Business $12.04 1 $12.04
National Park Trivia, Chapter Book, Softcover (49618) • Quill.com $11.96 1 $11.96
Let's Go! All the National Parks Adventure Coloring Book: Explore All 63 of America's National Parks (Explore the World Geography Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Smithsonian Steam Readers - Designing National Parks - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
Parks for All: U.S. National Parks (TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA Centennial Edition: The Most Amazing Sights, Scenes, and Cool Activities from Coast to Coast! • Amazon Business $8.92 1 $8.92
National Parks of the USA: Activity Book: With More Than 15 Activities, A Fold-out Poster, and 50 Stickers! (Americana, 2) • Amazon Business $8.32 1 $8.32
Glacier National Park (Rookie National Parks) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Rookie National Parks - Grand Canyon National Park (Rookie National Parks) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.34 1 $4.34

Materials cost

$465.20

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$37.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$550.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.07

Total project goal

$647.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$647.11

3 Donors

-$622.11

Donations toward project cost

-$528.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.32

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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