Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovering Our Legacy of Giving

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of philanthropists.  In this cross- curricular lesson, 7th graders evaluate the character traits of people from a film. Students write a metaphor about responsibility to community.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Joy of a Garden

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study environmental stewardship. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students read the story The Gardner and define the character's actions for the environment. Students define philanthropy and complete a Venn Diagram...
Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Winfrey, Oprah

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.