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Mr. Gellman from Danville, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking History and Mystery With Detectives in Togas!

Help me give my students new classroom novels to stimulate a love of reading.

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  • $348 goal

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My Project

My students are curious, creative, and eager to explore the world through reading. They love solving puzzles, making connections, and diving into stories that transport them to different times and places. Many of them don’t have access to a variety of books at home, so I strive to create an engaging and immersive reading experience in our classroom.

I am requesting copies of Detectives in Togas to bring history to life for my students.

This engaging mystery novel set in ancient Rome blends historical events with an exciting detective story, keeping students captivated while they learn. Through this book, students will build reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as they analyze clues and uncover the truth alongside the characters.

Having a class set of this novel will allow my students to read together, discuss themes, and engage in activities that make learning hands-on. We will use the book to strengthen literacy skills through shared reading and discussion. We will develop logical reasoning and inference-making skills through detective work. We will gain a deeper understanding of ancient Roman culture, government, and daily life. We will encourage collaboration through group discussions and role-playing activities.

Mr. Gellman Los Cerros Middle School Grades 6-8

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Danville, CA View local requests 60 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Detectives in Togas • Amazon Business $7.99 30 $239.70

Materials cost

$239.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$295.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.10

Total project goal

$347.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $347.33

2 Donors

-$211.16

Donations toward project cost

-$179.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.67

Matching donations from our partners

-$136.16

Match offers toward project cost

-$115.74

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.42

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