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Mrs. Nitengale from Bend, OR is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sounds Around the World: Connecting Kids and Culture with Music

My students need a firm understanding of world geography, cultures and civics through music.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Nitengale's classroom raised $491

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our students come from various socioeconomic statuses and diverse backgrounds. Our school is celebrating 50 years this October and our staff is full of ideas and enthusiasm. We are complimented constantly on the positive and convivial atmosphere we have here. We emphasize design, language, and the arts with all students participating in a second language, design, and band, orchestra, choir, or visual arts classes.

We focus on including world applications across all classes and develop units that transcend the classroom.

Our students need opportunities to interact with the world inside the classroom. The kids are fun, kind, giving, and developing 21st-century skills. They participate in service projects locally and give back to their community. They are a crazy-fun age group ranging from 11 to 14 years old. They are creative and love to have fun. Our staff is amazing. There is a positive attitude that suffuses the school. This is evident in our teaching and our school climate. Students know they have an advocate among our staff. We strive to make their education have value by participating in the International Baccalaureate program.

My Project

"Music has always had the power to help people make stronger and deeper connections. Studies show music helps with learning and retention. And studies also show students who play Sounds Around The World have an increased understanding of geography, improved self-confidence, and enhanced abilities to work with others." By using this game in our three classrooms, both mine and the music teachers, we will work on building students cooperative skills as they play in teams and learn about the various music styles and the cultures they came from. Exposing students to a variety of music increases their interest in playing, after all a child learning about music has to tap into multiple skill sets including listening skills. Students will play the game and learn about the different regions of our world through music and the in depth liner notes that come with the kit. Our music teachers can use these materials to deepen students' understanding of the songs from the game and inquire deeper into the cultural connections.

Students love to play games and often don't realize there are learning interpersonal skills while they are at it!

This game also challenges students to engage with the musical styles and genres from around the world, causing them to develop a musical sense of sound and geography. Sounds Around The World provides a hands-on, whole-brain game that engages students to think critically, work with others, and explore their world. Working in small musical groups requires the development of trust and respect and skills of negotiation and compromise. When students learn about others, they develop tolerance and an appreciation for a culture different then their own.

Mrs. Nitengale Pilot Butte Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bend, OR 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sounds Around Teacher’s Kit • Sounds Around the World $285.00 1 $285.00
Set of 12 Additional Map • Sounds Around the World $80.00 1 $80.00

Materials cost

$365.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.39

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.57

Total project goal

$490.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $490.44

2 Donors

-$245.22

Donations toward project cost

-$208.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.78

match offer

-$245.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.78

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 $0.00

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