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Updated Social Studies Tools

Help me give my students social studies materials like drawing materials, books with maps, headphones

  • $976 goal

This project expired on June 5, 2024.

This project expired on June 5, 2024.

My Project

Hello! My students love exploring the world around them in social studies, but our current classroom materials are a bit dated and need some updating. I'm hoping to get:

- mouses to help students with fine motor skill difficulties navigate their chromebook

- colored pencils to fill in map work

- books full of maps so we don't have to rely on the chromebooks for geography work

- headphones to support students who find it peaceful to work with background music

- rulers to help art based projects

- binders to keep their work organized

My goal is to inspire students to continue their never ending journey of learning about their world. My students are special in their interest in the world and willingness to navigate all of the tough challenges middle school throws at them. These kids deserve the best!

Mr. McDowell Beman Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Middletown, CT 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

Never Before Funded 105 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Countries of the World: Atlas of the World including continents, countries, flags, capitals and world maps - A complete Guide to flags from around the world for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $11.99 27 $323.73
Case·it Classic O-Ring Zipper Binder, 2 Inches, Midnight Blue - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $17.17 10 $171.70
Amazon Basics 3-Button Wired USB Computer Mouse, Black - Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $144.99 1 $144.99
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 240/Carton (68-8024) • Quill.com $44.09 1 $44.09
Lakeshore Easy-Read Rulers - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$769.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.42

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$829.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.37

Total project goal

$975.82

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