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Flying High: Cultivating Cultural Understanding Through Kite Flying

Help me give my students kites as they read "The Kite Runner" to enhance their learning experience by allowing them to connect more deeply with the novel's themes, characters, and cultural context.

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Mr. Silver has another project! Donate to Snack & Study: Fueling Minds for AP English Literature Success to help his classroom.

$277 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This grant aims to provide students with an immersive and experiential learning opportunity while studying Khaled Hosseini's acclaimed novel, The Kite Runner. By integrating kite flying activities into the curriculum, students will delve deeper into the cultural, emotional, and thematic layers of the text, fostering empathy, critical thinking, and a nuanced understanding of Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage.

Enhance Comprehension: Utilize hands-on experiences to deepen students' comprehension of the novel's themes, characters, and cultural context.

Foster Empathy: Engage students in kite flying activities to promote empathy and understanding towards the characters' experiences and challenges depicted in the novel.

Promote Cultural Awareness: Explore the cultural significance of kite flying in Afghanistan and its portrayal in "The Kite Runner," fostering a greater appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives.

Encourage Collaboration: Facilitate teamwork and collaboration through kite flying tournaments and group discussions, encouraging students to work together towards common goals.

Stimulate Critical Thinking: Encourage students to reflect on the symbolism of kites in the novel and how it relates to broader themes such as friendship, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships.

Provide Enriching Experiences: Offer students a multisensory learning experience that integrates literature with hands-on activities, promoting engagement and retention of the material.

Overall, "Flying High: Cultivating Cultural Understanding through Kite Flying with 'The Kite Runner'" aims to enrich students' educational experience by combining literature with experiential learning, ultimately fostering deeper insights and appreciation for the complexities of the human experience.

As a class, students will have a chance to go to Flushing Meadows Corona Park after their AP English Literature exam in order to fly the kites in our class culminating activity.

Mr. Silver High School Arts & Business Grades 9-12

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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 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

34 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
In the Breeze 3305-3 - Blazer Arch 27 Inch Diamond Kite — Perfect Kites for Kids Ages 4-12, Adults, and Toddlers Kite String Included • Amazon Business $27.00 12 $324.00

Materials cost

$324.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.33

Total project goal

$422.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $422.19

1 Donor

-$358.86

Donations toward project cost

-$358.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$63.33

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 $0.00

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