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Mrs. Hassan from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Historians: Hands-On Learning Tools for the Win!

Help me give my students a Constitution game for interactive learning, Westward Expansion resources to deepen historical understanding, and pre-sharpened pencils to ensure students are always ready to participate in class activities.

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My Project

The items I’m requesting will transform my classroom into an engaging, hands-on environment where history comes to life. The Constitution Quest game and Oregon Trail game will provide my students with interactive ways to explore key moments in American history, helping them better understand complex topics like the Constitution and Westward Expansion through teamwork and critical thinking. These games make learning exciting and foster collaboration, which are essential skills in Social Studies and beyond.

The hands-on interactive notebook resources will allow students to organize information creatively, helping them retain important concepts through foldables, timelines, and diagrams.

These tools cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring that every student feels confident and capable. The pencils will keep us stocked for daily activities, while the stickers will serve as fun prizes to motivate and celebrate student achievements, boosting classroom morale and participation.

Additionally, the professional development materials will help me grow as an educator by equipping me with new strategies to deliver engaging lessons and meet the needs of all my learners.

My goal for this project is to create a dynamic and inclusive classroom where students not only learn about history but also experience it in meaningful ways. By blending creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, I aim to inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

What makes my students special is their curiosity and resilience. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our discussions. They are eager to learn and deserve tools that match their energy and potential. With your support, these resources will empower my students to dive deeper into history, engage with the material, and develop skills they’ll carry with them for a lifetime. Thank you for helping me bring history to life for these incredible young learners!

Mrs. Hassan Harmony School DSC - Houston Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Constitution Quest Game • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Chivao 288 Pieces Golf Mini Pencils Bulk Half Pencils with Eraser Golf Short Pencils #2 HB Pre Sharpened Pencils for Party Favors Office Supplies 4 Inch(Pink) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Pressman The Oregon Trail Card Game - Cooperative Gameplay Based on The Classic Computer Game, Ages 12 and Up, 2-6 Players • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Industrial Revolution: A Captivating Guide to a Period of Major Industrialization and the Introduction of the Spinning Jenny, the Cotton Gin, Electricity, and Other Inventions • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Westward Expansion Primary Sources Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
200PCS Teens Hero Stickers for Water Bottles Superhero Stickers for Boys Teens Adults Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Bulk for Skateboard Luggage Laptops Bumper Comic Legends Theme Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Mark Twain Media The Civil War Interactive Notebook―Grades 5-8 Social Studies Workbook, History Lessons on The Road to War, Secession, and The Victory Of The North, Homeschool or Classroom (64 pgs) • 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
Westward Expansion Interactive Notebook, Grades 5-8 Social Studies, Native Americans, Louisiana Territory, and the California Gold Rush Hands-On American History Resource Book (64 pgs) • Amazon Business $9.08 1 $9.08
Mark Twain Interactive Notebook: U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 12 Paperback (405011) • Quill.com $8.87 1 $8.87
Mark Twain The Civil War Time Line Bulletin Board Set • Quill.com $8.32 1 $8.32
Stickers for Water Bottles, 200PCS Water Bottle Stickers for Kids, Waterproof Stickers Vinyl Stickers, Cute Stickers Pack • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
200Pcs Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Teens, Waterproof Vinyl Stickers, Aesthetic Laptop Stickers, Stickers for Water Bottles,Cute Stickers Packs • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$205.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.08

Total project goal

$280.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $280.55

3 Donors

-$140.28

Donations toward project cost

-$119.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.04

match offer

-$140.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.04

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