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Ms. Veal from New Orleans, LA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Studies Materials

Help me give my students prepare for success with these social studies materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Veal's classroom raised $374

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My Project

Social studies workbooks, a storage cabinet, and other materials will greatly enhance our 7th grade students’ academic experience. Workbooks provide structured, grade-level content that helps reinforce key concepts and improve reading and writing skills. The storage cabinet keeps our classroom organized, allowing quick access to essential resources and saving valuable instructional time. Additional materials such as maps, primary sources, and visual aids make history more engaging and accessible. These tools support interactive learning, critical thinking, and meaningful discussions, helping students better understand the past and its connection to the world today.

Ms. Veal Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - 6 - 8 Campus Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Orleans, LA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storage Cabinet Extra 24 Half Shelf BK • Grainger $43.86 1 $43.86
Seashell 300 Pack Economy Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11, Clear Page Protectors Fit 3 Ring Binder, Acid Free, Letter Size, Top Loading, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Business and School Organizers • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Doing Social Studies in Morning Meeting • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Order in the Court: A Mock Trial Simulation, An Interactive Discovery-Based Social Studies Unit for High-Ability Learners (Grades 6-8) (Interactive Discovery-Based Units for High-Ability Learners) • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
7th Grade Social Studies: Daily Practice Workbook | 20 Weeks of Fun Activities | History | Government | Geography | Economics | + Video Explanations for Each Question (Social Studies by ArgoPrep) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hands-on History: American History Activities (Classroom History & Social Studies Lessons, Grades: 3-8) • Amazon Business $13.40 1 $13.40
The War of 1812: By the Dawn's Early Light - Social Studies Book for Kids - Great for School Projects and Book Reports (Social Studies: Informational Text) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Lewis & Clark - Social Studies Book for Kids - Great for School Projects and Book Reports (Social Studies: Informational Text) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hayes Social Studies Achievement Certificate, 8.5" x 11", Pack of 30 (H-VA675) • Quill.com $10.07 1 $10.07
Mark Twain The Civil War Interactive Notebook, Social Studies Workbook and Study Guide for Grades 5 and Up, American History Books Covering Secession, Victory of the North, and More • Amazon Business $9.54 1 $9.54
Reconstruction Interactive Notebook―Grades 5-8 Social Studies Workbook, History Lessons on President Lincoln’s Second Term, President Johnson, and The Restoration, Homeschool or Classroom (64 pgs) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Mark Twain Discovery and Exploration Interactive Notebook, American History Books for Grades 5 and Up, Spanish Exploration, the New World, and More Social Studies • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Mark Twain Westward Expansion Interactive Notebook, Social Studies for Grades 5 and Up, California Gold Rush, Native Americans, Louisiana Territory, and More, • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Mark Twain People and Events US History Workbook for Middle School, American History High School Books, Social Studies Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Mark Twain United States Government Book, Social Studies Interactive Notebook for Grades 5-8 Covering Democracy, The Constitution, Three Branches of US Government, and More • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Forms of Government and Economic Ideologies Poster Set Social Study Sociology Bulletin Board Decorations for School Classroom Office Wall Decor for Middle School and High School Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mark Twain US History Puzzle Book 3, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search and More Social Studies Brain Games Covering Historical Events in the United States, Ages 9 and Up (U.s. History Puzzles) • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54

Materials cost

$261.08

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$317.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.09

Total project goal

$373.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$373.93

1 Donor

-$373.93

Donations toward project cost

-$317.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.09

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