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.

Young scholars profile a mock television talk-show format to conduct mock interviews with famous people in history. Students read biographies of famous people in history. Young scholars assemble questions for interviews.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students compare the work of antislavery activists to work of philanthropic activists today. Student implement a plan to share kindness with others.

Students read the "Seven Resiliencies" and examine the life of a famous or historical person using the concepts. In this resiliency concept lesson, students discuss The Seven Resiliencies handout and discuss how people show the...

Students read about Jane Goodall and complete discussion questions after they read about her. In this Jane Goodall lesson plan, students discuss questions as a group or write answers individually.

Students read about Thurgood Marshall and answer discussion questions about him. In this Thurgood Marshall lesson plan, students discuss the biography and history of him.

Learners examine what requirements determine who can and can't run for president.

A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.

Learn how Oprah became successful by reading her biography. Organized into several sections: "Television Pioneer," "Magazine Founder & Editorial Director," "Producer/Actress," "Philanthropist," "Television Programming Creator,"...

Learn how Oprah became successful by reading her biography. Organized into several sections: "Television Pioneer," "Magazine Founder & Editorial Director," "Producer/Actress," "Philanthropist," "Television Programming Creator,"...

Learn how Oprah became a billionaire.

Learn how Oprah became a billionaire.

Read about Oprah and why she is declared one of the 100 most influential people of the twentieth century.

Read about Oprah and why she is declared one of the 100 most influential people of the twentieth century.