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Ms. Goehring from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Where Heroes Began-The Odyssey

My students need 60 copies of "The Odyssey" so we can read the text together.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Goehring's classroom raised $793

This project is fully funded

My Students

When did you learn about heroes, gods, and monsters? My students need to meet Odysseus and learn where these stories started from.

My students are bright students in an urban public school in Los Angeles.

It is important for them to read where these mythical creatures and stories originated from. They are dedicated young people striving for a great future. This foundation is necessary for that success.

My Project

Students will have copies of The Odyssey that will inspire students to learn more about where the stories they see in the movies really came from. These students will be able to compare the origin of these stories to modern day stories like, Percy Jackson, Clash of the Titans, Troy, etc. Students will also complete research presentations and papers on the characters in the book. Students will not only learn the content, but also how to write research papers, and make Power Point presentations,

These books will become a useful resource in inspiring students to read, research, and present information.

Students will also know where many of our stories about heroes and monsters come from. These books will also be used for future students so the impact will only grow.

Ms. Goehring Crenshaw High School Stemm Magnet Grades 9-12

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

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.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Odyssey (Fitzgerald) • AKJ Books $9.62 60 $577.20

Materials cost

$577.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$52.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$673.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.88

Total project goal

$792.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$792.55

3 Donors

-$396.27

Donations toward project cost

-$336.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.44

match offer

-$396.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$336.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.44

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$0.00

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