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Mr. Neal from Waterbury CT is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

History Through Music

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn both culture and history through music.

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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 project is aimed to bring a longtime vision of mine into the classroom. I am aiming to make this vision a reality.

My "History Through Music" project is going to inject creativity and fun into my classroom.

Many of my students have a passion and love for music, however their knowledge of different genres or artists is very low. I believe students can learn a lot about specific time periods through the music that was produced. Artists use their music to tell stories and send messages that can be valuable and relatable for my students. It gives them a look into the past to see the struggles and successes of those that came before them.

This project will begin by hanging the vinyl covers along the back corner wall, showcasing various artists throughout history while promoting different cultures and beliefs. Then, either when students are working or as an activator/Do Now activity, I would play a record. I would provide students a copy of lyrics and play a specific song that relates to themes of the lesson. Afterword, kids can write reflection and connection pieces. For jazz music, I can put it on as students work. Many students respond well to music when working during class. I am super excited to build this section of my class.

Mr. Neal
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vinyl Record Player Wireless Turntable with Built-in Speakers and USB Belt-Driven Vintage Phonograph Record Player 3 Speed for Entertainment and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
U/A 2 Pack Triangle Desktop Magazine File Holder Rack, Sturdy 9 Slot Iron Vinyl Record Holder Storage Book Sorter Organizer Bookshelf for Office Home Decoration (Black) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Universal Music Group Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend Vinyl LP • Woodwind and Brasswind $29.98 1 $29.98
Sony Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill LP • Woodwind and Brasswind $26.97 1 $26.97
Sony Miles Davis - Kind of Blue Vinyl LP • Woodwind and Brasswind $22.99 1 $22.99
Alliance Madonna - True Blue • Woodwind and Brasswind $21.98 1 $21.98
Alliance John Coltrane - Blue Train • Woodwind and Brasswind $20.99 1 $20.99
VELCRO Brand Clear Dots with Adhesive, Square | 200pk, 7/8" Mounting Squares | Double Sided Tape for Office, Classroom, Teacher Must Haves | Thin, Low Profile | VEL-40021-USA • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
BIG FUDGE 25x Vinyl Record Outer Sleeves 12" LP | Durable & Wrinkle-Free | Crystal Clear & Made from High-Density Polypropylene | 3 mm Thick, 12.75” x 12.75” | Fits Most Gatefolds and Double LPs • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29

Materials cost

$270.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$304.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.66

Total project goal

$357.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $357.76

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

The Dalio Family match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $307.76

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