Help me give my students a better understanding of what a hero is..."A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." (J. Campbell)
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are children who remind me of the children that Lin-Manuel Miranda sings about in "Dear Theodosia" from the Broadway musical "Hamilton." They're children who have their father's eyes & mother's name. They're children who 'When they came into the world & cried, they broke their parents' hearts." They're children who "will come of age in nation where others had to bleed & fight for them, so we'll make it right for you!" They're children whose ancestors laid a "strong enough foundation," to pass it on to them & they're children who'll take "the world we give to them," & "blow us all away someday." Many are children who are growing up learning that family is the "foundation" of African American life & history. They're children who know that family, 'will be around for you, do whatever it takes, & make a million mistakes." My students are growing up listening to the lyrics of John Legend & Common..They know "the biggest weapon is to stay peaceful...now we can right the wrongs in history...No one can win the war individually."
"It takes the wisdom of the elders and the young people's energy...Welcome to the story we call victory!" (Glory)
My Project
My project is a time to reflect on what it means and why we are "Proud To Be Americans." (Greenwood)
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream...It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same." (Ronald Reagan).
This project will give my students a chance to think about "If tomorrow all the things were gone, I'd hoped for all my life..And I had to start again with just my family by my side...'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away." My students deserve the opportunity to learn why we are grateful for our military personnel and the sacrifices that these brave men and women made when they answered the call "Duty, Honor and Country!" Each year, as a school and community, we come together to honor all who served...and to teach future generations that "All Gave Some and Some Gave All." The materials that were chosen for this project will help my students understand why the 11th hour on 11th day of the 11th month on 1918 has such an important meaning to so many Americans.
Five Civil War soldiers gathered on dirt porch outside home African American youth seated near them Poster Print (24 x 36)
• Amazon Business
$65.60
1
$65.60
Buffalo Soldiers by Geno Peoples, 14x19-Inch Canvas Wall Art
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Negro GAR veterans parading New York City May 30 1912 small group of African American veterans marching in New York City Poster Print (18 x 24)
• Amazon Business
$32.84
1
$32.84
Civil War Black Troops Nguard House And African American Guards Of The 107Th US Colored Infantry Regiment At Fort Corcoran Arlington Virginia During The American Civil War Poster Print by (18 x 24)
• Amazon Business
$32.83
1
$32.83
Buyenlarge 0-587-24452-6-P1218 African American World War Ii Truck Mechanic Paper Poster, 12" x 18"
• Amazon Business
$17.07
1
$17.07
Children's War. World War 2 Replica Memorabilia Pack. Contains Replica Period Items (mp)
• Amazon Business
$11.95
1
$11.95
"To All Who Have Defended This Flag-Thank You"- 8 x10" Patriotic Wall Decor Print-Ready To Frame. USA Military Poster- Decor for Home-Office-Shop-Restaurants. Display Your Appreciation For Military.
• Amazon Business
$10.88
1
$10.88
"Heroes Never Die"-8 x 10" Patriotic Wall Decor Print-Ready To Frame. Military Poster-USA Flag-Rifles-Helmets. Veterans Decor for Home-Office-Garage-Restaurants. Appreciate the Fallen Military Heroes.
• Amazon Business
$10.88
1
$10.88
Kissenday Happy Flag Day Garden Flag, 12.5 x 18 Inch USA Outdoor Decoration Gift Vertical Double Sided Banner Yard Decor, for President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Veteran's Day
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Gz party Patriotic Soldier Garden Flag,4th of July Memorial Day Independence Day Burlap Garden Yard Outdoor Decoration,Home of The Free,Because of The Brave(Garden Size-12.5x18)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Toland Home Garden 1110398 Some Gave All 12.5 x 18 Inch Decorative, Garden Flag (12.5" x 18")
• Amazon Business
$8.98
1
$8.98
Shmbada Thank You Burlap Garden Flag Double Sided Vertical Patriotic Yard Lawn Outdoor Decorative for Memorial Day and Fourth of July 12.5x18.5 inch
• Amazon Business
$7.89
1
$7.89
Materials cost
$257.89
Vendor shipping charges
$8.49
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$300.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$52.99
Total project goal
$353.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$353.24
28 Donors
-$303.85
Donations toward project cost
-$277.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.55
match offer
-$27.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$22.95
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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