Organizing fundraisers in your community

School Fundraisers
Raising money for the Centro Explorativo can be both fun and educational.  By organizing fundraisers with your class, students can learn about Guatemala while also feeling good about making a difference.  Below are links to several lesson plans you can use in your classroom and a complete "Teacher Fundraising Packet" that includes fundraising ideas and a sample of lesson plans to help you get started.

Lessons #1-5 The Achievements and Challenges of Guatemala
Grades: Adaptable to range of ages
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This link provides several lessons that examine the past achievements of the Ancient Maya and current challenges facing Guatemala.  

Lesson#5
Grades: 3-4
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This lesson uses the book Abuela’s Weave by Omar S. Castenada to help students discuss the difference between artisian and mass produced goods.  It also encourages students to reflect on the cultural transmission of ideas, traditions, and skills in the story while also reflecting on their own cultural traditions.

Lesson #6 The Guatemalan Marketplace
Grades: 3-8
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In this lesson students are asked to research marketplaces in Guatemala using the internet.  After collecting information students are asked to compare and contrast the Guatemalan marketplace with the American market.

Lesson #7 Literature Connection: Life in Guatemala
Grades: 3-5
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In this lesson students utilize literature about Guatemala to compare their lives to those of the characters in the book.

Click here to download the "Teacher fundraising Packet"   

Other Group Fundraisers
Organizing group fundraisers with your church or youth group is a great way to support the Centro Explorativo.  For a great fundraising idea please visit www.newlifecards.com .