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Mr. Joe Sylvester from Old Forge, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Romeo & Juliet Coat of Arms

Help me give my students the supplies they need for Romeo & Juliet coat of arms project.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Joe Sylvester's classroom raised $243

This project is fully funded

My Project

In the study of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, creating a coat of arms project can be a valuable and engaging activity for students. A coat of arms is a unique symbol that represents a family, individual, or group, typically consisting of images and colors that hold special meanings. There is a project on Teacher Pay Teachers that I would like to do that is an excellent lesson on coat of arms. The gift certificate would allow me to purchase this lesson. The bulletin boards will allow me to display them in the hallway for the school to enjoy.

By creating a coat of arms project for Romeo and Juliet is a multifaceted activity that enhances students' comprehension of the play, encourages critical thinking, sparks creativity, and fosters a deeper appreciation for the characters and themes presented in the text.

By engaging in this project, students not only strengthen their academic skills but also develop a richer understanding of Shakespearean literature and its relevance to their own lives.

Mr. Joe Sylvester Old Forge Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Old Forge, PA View local requests

More than half 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

480 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Lockways Linen Cork Bulletin Board, 36 x 24 Inch Framed Linen Fabric Pinboard, Blue Color Message Notice Wall Bulletin Cork Board for Home Kitchen Office Decorative, Black Aluminum Frame • Amazon Business $36.89 2 $73.78

Materials cost

$173.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.42

Total project goal

$242.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$242.81

1 Donor

-$109.57

Donations toward project cost

-$109.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$113.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.34

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$0.00

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