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Clara Barton's House: Home of the American Red Cross

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A fabulous instructional activity on the life of Clara Barton awaits your class. They describe how Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, and the role it played in organizing help for those in need. Additionally, young historians...
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Clara Barton to the Rescue

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners plan a service project. For this philanthropy lesson, students learn about Clara Barton and discuss her contributions before and after the Red Cross. Learners discuss the importance of the Red Cross and list times they have...
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What Do They Do? A Current Events Action

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils research and identify philanthropic organizations involved in current events. In this current events activity, students search newspaper articles for philanthropic organizations, such as the Red Cross, and how they are related to...