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Seeing the World Around Us in World Languages and Cultures

Help me give my students these materials for the World Languages and Cultures classes. It will allow students to connect their learning to the outside world around them.

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My Project

In order to enrich the educational experience of my students within the World Languages and Cultures classes, essential books, supplies and materials are needed to facilitate a more immersive and comprehensive learning environment. These materials serve as vital tools for students to forge meaningful connections with the diverse array of linguistic and cultural nuances presented in their studies.

By incorporating these resources such as the many books and dry erase boards, students can delve deeper into the content provided in the recommended books and materials, fostering a more profound understanding of global perspectives and fostering an appreciation for the richness of world languages.

As we seek to broaden our students' horizons and promote cultural competence, we appeal to potential donors for their generous support in providing these materials, recognizing the pivotal role they play in empowering students to engage with and absorb the wealth of knowledge presented in our World Languages and Cultures classes.

Your contribution will undoubtedly contribute to the academic growth and global awareness of our students, shaping them into well-rounded individuals prepared to navigate an interconnected world.

Ms. Rowe Madison Meadows School Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 10 $160.00
School Smart Frameless Dry Erase Boards, 9 x 12 Inches, Pack of 10, White • School Specialty $26.99 4 $107.96
CloroxPro Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent Scent, 75 Wipes/Container, 6/Carton (CLO15949CT) • Quill.com $42.99 2 $85.98
Teacher Created Materials Smithsonian Informational Text: History & Culture, Grades 4-5, 6-Book Set - Kids • School Specialty $83.69 1 $83.69
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Histomap 4,000 Years of World History Timeline Poster - (16x76) Social Studies Classroom Decorations 101 Educational - Ancient Civilizations Wall Map Chart - School Teacher Gifts - Homeschool • Amazon Business $58.95 1 $58.95
Lakeshore Cultures of the World Theme Book Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.50 1 $42.50
The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History (DK Definitive Visual Histories) • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00
Fabbay 6 Pieces Answer Game Buzzer with Light and Sound Buzzer Alarm Buttons for Game Show Kids Adult Party Contest Prop Trivia Quiz Buzzer Toys • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Sproutbrite Social Studies Geography Places Around the World - Middle School History Posters Classroom Decorations and Learning Materials for K-12 Students and Teachers • Amazon Business $16.70 2 $33.40
A Child's Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People--From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China (A Child's Introduction Series) • Amazon Business $16.29 2 $32.58
Lava Lamp Original Brand 20 oz - Yellow Wax with Purple Liquid • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
400 Pack 5.3 x 7.4 Inch Thermal Laminating Pouches 3 Mil Clear Laminating Sheets Plastic Laminating Paper Hot Glossy Laminator Pouches Office Laminating Supplies for Letter Photo Card ID Badge • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
Staples Plastic Clipboards, Letter Size, Black, 6/Pack (23143) • Quill.com $14.03 2 $28.06
Culture and Diversity (Together in Our World) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, Kids School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Packs with 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Crayola Fine Line Markers Bulk, School Supplies for Kids, 12 Marker Packs with 10 Colors, Multi • Amazon Business $26.00 1 $26.00
300 PCS Party Favor for Kids Goodie Bags Stuffers, Prize Box Toys for Kids Classroom Bulk, Small Fidget Toys Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest Toy for Students Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $25.47 1 $25.47
Lightahead LED Desktop Jellyfish Lava Lamp with Color Changing Light Effects. A Sensory Synthetic Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Mood Lamp. Excellent Gift • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
MAGNETIC WHITEBOARD ERASERS 12PK • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 2 $23.98
12 Pcs Cultures Around The World Posters Multicultural and Diversity Classroom Decorations Study Materials for Teachers Middle School and High School Classroom Social Study Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Celebrate!: Connections Among Cultures • Amazon Business $11.95 2 $23.90
American Wars Big Book World • Teachers' School Supply $22.95 1 $22.95
History America Join Or Die Unframed Art Print | Benjamin Franklin Political Cartoon American Revolution Poster | 11 3/4 x 36 inches | Tea Stained • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Classroom Complete Press - World Conflict Series World Wars I And Ii Big Book • Teachers' School Supply $22.95 1 $22.95
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Ancient Civilization Chart Pack • Teachers' School Supply $22.45 1 $22.45
Transportation in Many Cultures (Life Around the World) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Culture, Class, and Race: Constructive Conversations That Unite and Energize Your School and Community • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Tell Them We Remember: The Story of the Holocaust • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
BIC Intensity Advanced Dry Erase Markers, Fine Bullet Tip, Assorted, 12/Pack (GELIPP121AST) • Quill.com $18.79 1 $18.79
Schools Around the World (Adventures in Culture) • Amazon Business $9.15 2 $18.30
How to Build a Museum: Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Countries of the World Coloring Book: Educational Map Coloring Book with Interesting Facts about Geography and Cultures for Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
What is Culture? (Our Multicultural World) • Amazon Business $8.95 2 $17.90
LanMa 98 pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Classroom Prizes, Puzzle Erasers Take Apart Erasers Animals Pencil Erasers for Student Rewards,Class Treasure Box,Party Favors,Easter Egg Stuffers • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks, 32 oz., 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Quill.com $17.59 1 $17.59
School Culture Rewired: How to Define, Assess, and Transform It • Amazon Business $17.17 1 $17.17
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2 Pack), Bulk School Supplies for Kids, Classroom Supplies for Preschool, Elementary, Great for Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Spacrea Desk Organizers and Storage - 4-Trays Paper Letter Tray Organizer with Drawer and 2 Pen Holder, Desktop File Organizer for Desk Organizer, Office Desk Accessories(Black) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
School in Many Cultures (Life Around the World) • Amazon Business $7.29 2 $14.58
Birthdays in Many Cultures (Life Around the World) • Amazon Business $7.29 2 $14.58
If You Lived Here: Houses of the World • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation • Amazon Business $14.12 1 $14.12
Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $13.49 1 $13.49
Mark Twain World Civilizations and Cultures Resource Book | Elementary-Middle School | Kids • School Specialty $13.35 1 $13.35
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $13.27 1 $13.27
Who Started World War 1? History 6th Grade Children's Military Books • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
How Machines Changed Cultures: Industrial Revolution for Kids - History for Kids Timelines of History for Kids 6th Grade Social Studies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
WATINC 7PCS Ancient Civilizations Poster Set, Social Studies Classroom Learning Materials Decorations, Educational World History Timeline Poster Study Materials for Primary Middle High School Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ArtCreativity 72 PC Pencil Assortment for Kids, Fun Assorted Number 2 Pencils, Bulk Wooden Writing Pencils with Durable Erasers, Teacher Supplies for Classroom, Student Reward, Stationery Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Quote - Musical Merchandise - Broadway Play Merch - Inspirational Gift for American History Fan - Motivational Wall Art Decor Room Decoration Poster Print - 8x10 Unframed • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Interesting Facts For Curious Minds: 1572 Random But Mind-Blowing Facts About History, Science, Pop Culture And Everything In Between • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Old Enough to Make a Difference: Be inspired by real-life children building a more sustainable future (Changemakers) • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Mark Twain World Civilizations and Cultures World History Workbook, Grades 5-8, Ancient History and Ancient Civilizations, 5th Grade Workbooks and Up, Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum • Amazon Business $12.20 1 $12.20
Insire WW2 Poster, Propaganda Poster, WW2 Propaganda Poster, Vintage World War 2 Posters, Vintage Propaganda Posters War Posters WW2, Army Recruiting Poster, WW2 Recruitment Posters Unframed (8x10”) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Art and Culture: Día de los Muertos: Factors and Multiples (Mathematics in the Real World) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Flash Cards Cultures of The World 36 Card Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Food Americana: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories behind America’s Favorite Dishes (Humor, Entertainment, and Pop Culture) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Insire Military Poster, Military Posters, Military Wall Art, WWI Propaganda Posters, Military Art, World War 1 Memorabilia, Vintage World War, Army Infantry Poster - Unframed (8x10”) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Plum Tree: An Emotional and Heartbreaking Novel of WW2 Germany and the Holocaust • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Kids' Travel Guide - Germany: The fun way to discover Germany - especially for kids • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Interesting Stories For Curious People Volume 2: A Collection of Captivating Stories About History, Science, Pop Culture and Anything in Between • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations that Last • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Crazy Stories for Curious Minds: Strange and Unexplained Facts about History, Science, Mysteries, Pop Culture and Much More (Exploring Facts & Stories) • Amazon Business $11.80 1 $11.80
Explore Native American Cultures!: With 25 Great Projects • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
We Are Witnesses: Five Diaries Of Teenagers Who Died In The Holocaust • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
If History Repeats Itself, I'm So Getting A Dinosaur Poster Print • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Germany For Kids: People, Places and Cultures - Children Explore The World Books • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
500 WORLD WAR 1 & 2 FACTS - Interesting Events & History Information To Win Trivia • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Outus 13 Pieces Forms of Government and Economic Ideologies Posters Social Studies Classroom Decorations History Sociology Bulletin Board Decor Set for Middle High School Educational Learning • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
250 World War 1 Facts For Kids - Interesting Events & History Information To Win Trivia • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mexico For Kids: People, Places and Cultures - Children Explore The World Books • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mark Twain The Great Depression Interactive Notebook―Grades 5-8 Social Studies Workbook, History Lessons on The 1920’s, The Stock Market Crash, and The New Deal, Homeschool or Classroom (64 Pgs) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Building School Culture From the Inside Out: An Easy Three Step Process with Immediate Results • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
India - The People (Revised, Ed. 3) (Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover)) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Magopera 12 Packs History Posters for Classroom High School, Posters with Famous People and Quotes, Influential People Teaching Resources and Classroom Decoration,  Inspirational Classroom Posters • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Tools and Treasures of Ancient Mesopotamia (Searchlight Books ™ ― What Can We Learn from Early Civilizations?) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Simple History: The Cold War • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
13 Pcs Social Studies Classroom Decorations Civilizations Poster Civilizations Has Grapes Poster for Classroom Bulletin Boards History Poster Wall Decor Strategy Educational Art Print for Schools • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rourke Educational Media One Land, Many Cultures (Little World Social Studies) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Interesting Stories For Curious People: A Collection of Fascinating Stories About History, Science, Pop Culture and Just About Anything Else You Can Think of • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
Neon Rope Friendship Bracelets (72) • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81
Different Cultures (Bullfrog Books: Celebrating Differences) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Four Perfect Pebbles: A True Story of the Holocaust • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Thinking Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings: A Memoir • Amazon Business $7.55 1 $7.55
Homes in Many Cultures (Life Around the World) • Amazon Business $7.34 1 $7.34
Ancient Rome • AKJ Education $7.26 1 $7.26
Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Japanese Art and Designs Color By Numbers Coloring Book for Adults: An Adult Color By Number Coloring Book Inspired By the Beautiful Culture of Japan ... Relief (Adult Color By Number Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Fidget Stretchy Strings - Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Sensory Fidget Toys, Classroom Rewards for Kids Students, Quiet Stress Relief Calming Toys, Stretchy Noodle Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Skirt (McDougal Littell Library) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Families In Many Cultures (Life Around the World) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
World War II: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Super Edition #1: World at War, 1944 (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Ancient Egypt: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose: Historical Eras) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Ancient Greece (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations) (A True Book (Relaunch)) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Mr. Pen- Animal Erasers, Desk Pets for Kids Classroom, 30 Pack, Animal Eraser Desk Pet, Classroom Prizes for Students, Rewards for Students, Teacher Rewards for Students • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84
What Was the Great Depression? • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Ancient Egypt: 59 Fascinating Facts For Kids • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Ancient Greece and the Olympics: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
What Was the Vietnam War? • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
National Geographic Kids Readers: Ancient Egypt (L3) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Ancient Rome and Pompeii • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
The Holocaust • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $4.95 1 $4.95
XSHANG Minitowz Multicolor Paper Tube Wall Art Poster in Classroom, Office, School • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$2,109.74

Vendor shipping charges

$44.28

Sales tax

$150.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$31.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,366.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$417.62

Total project goal

$2,784.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,784.14

1 Donor

-$2,366.52

Donations toward project cost

-$2,366.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$417.62

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