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Charting the Course

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the meaning of the term philanthropy.  In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders research examples of people that represent good citizens.  Students create a skit that demonstrates a specific...
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Discovering Our Legacy of Giving

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of philanthropists.  For this cross- curricular lesson, 7th graders evaluate the character traits of people from a film. Students write a metaphor about responsibility to community.
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Read 'n' Give -- Planning Our Book Drive

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students design and implement a book drive to benefit their community.
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I Watch Babies Grow

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the potential of human beings. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students research the life of peer as they interview them and create a timeline that features important moments in their lives.
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Piecing Together the Puzzle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students reflect upon the instructional activity that everyone contributes to make a better world as they plan and execute a tikkun olam...
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Reflecting on the Power of Volunteerism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students contribute to society by examining volunteer activities that benefit others. Students collaborate to create a skit to promote...
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He's Donating $100 Million to a University

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of social philanthropy. In this social philanthropy lesson, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. Students discuss social entrepreneurship and how billionaires are...
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Spend, Save, Invest or Donate

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this personal finance lesson, students consider economic choices and why people donate to causes. Learners investigate the processes of borrowing money and investing money in the lesson as...
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Google Foundation May Invest in For-Profit Firms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy activity, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. Learners discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable investment...
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Looking Beyond First Impressions: King Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students participate in class discussion and complete a writing prompt regarding prejudice.
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Oprah Winfrey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Students discuss issues that are important to them.
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Civil Rights Leaders; Past and Present

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of social justice. In this Civil Rights lesson, students fulfill the Rubric for Historical Research requirements as they conduct research on a Civil Rights or Anti-Apartheid Movements leader.
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The Rewards of Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of democracy. In this character education lesson, students discover enlightened self-interest and discuss a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville.
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Taking Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students collaborate to identify community issues and create a plan of action to address them.
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Why Should We Fix the World?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine Jewish traditions tikkun olam and malchut shakai. Students discuss how to apply Jewish beliefs in order to help others in the world.
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Circle of Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students study the works of well-known philanthropists and write an acrostic poem using the word CARING.
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Tolerance and Non-Violence in Civil Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing lesson, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension activities are included.
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Chinese Folktales

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine Chinese folktales. For this literature and philanthropy lesson, students read Chinese folktales and analyze their literary elements. High schoolers consider the effects of generosity in the tales and in their own...
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Jackie Robinson, A Black Hero

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the meaning of the word hero. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine what the word hero means as they discover Jackie Robinson and hits contributions to society.
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Clara Barton to the Rescue

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plan a service project. In this philanthropy lesson, students learn about Clara Barton and discuss her contributions before and after the Red Cross. Students discuss the importance of the Red Cross and list times they have given...
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No Choice!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of democratic freedom. In this service learning lesson plan, students investigate the freedom the Pilgrims sought as they moved from England and write a journal from their point of view.
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Learning to Master: Some Ideas from Tradition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Biblical teachings. For this stewardship lesson, students cite passages from the Bible that promote philanthropy and identify Biblical texts that contradict one another.
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Sacred Giving- Why?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define the Jewish concept of tzedakah. In this religious lesson, students read portions of the Torah and discuss the meaning of tzedakah. Students visit a Jewish Community Center.
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Reading to Elementary Children

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a cross-age reading program. In this language arts lesson, students choose a class of younger children and read them the book The Legend of the Bluebonnet. Students reflect upon their service project in a journal.