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He's Donating $100 Million to a University
Students explore the concept of social philanthropy. In this social philanthropy instructional activity, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. Students discuss social entrepreneurship and how...
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The Work of our (Divine) Hands
Students explore ethical "mitzvots." In this philanthropy lesson, students consider how to lead their lives ethically according to the dogma of mitzvot. Students discuss the consequences of their actions.
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Meaning of Philanthropy
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students discover what philanthropy is and identify people who benefit from philanthropy. Students read selected newspaper articles regarding philanthropy and...
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Integrity - Stanton Style
Students explore the contributions of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In this character education instructional activity, students read a handout regarding Stanton's life. Students respond to discussion questions regarding her philanthropic work.
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Refusing to Budge
Students explore fair play. In this character education activity, students examine being fair in decision-making as they participate in role plays and read The Zax.
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Spend, Save, Invest or Donate
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this personal finance lesson, students consider economic choices and why people donate to causes. Students 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
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. Students discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable investment...
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Evaluating Our Success
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students collaborate to determine the success of a service learning project that their class completed.
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Looking Beyond First Impressions: King Day
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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Roll the Tape! Roll the Tape!
Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students use iMovie to create a video highlighting their middle school in order to share with incoming middle schoolers.
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Public Trust
Students discover public trust. For this civics lesson, students explore how to promote public trust as they use their resources to support worthy politicians, athletes, celebrities, and corporations.
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Does It Looks All Right to Me?
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students examine the accomplishments of Civil Rights leaders' as works of philanthropy. Students read literature regarding diversity and study the Selma to...
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Are you a river keeper?
Learners perform healthy water practices by discussing and demonstrating acts of philanthropy. In this healthy water lesson plan, students read an article on how we can keep water clean, and create a LITWIS activity.
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Understanding Advocacy
Students explore the work of Jane Goodall. In this advocacy lesson, students investigate the life and work of Jane Goodall. Students examine her work as an animal advocate and explore their own personal advocacy styles.
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Honest Communication
Middle schoolers explore the concept of honest communication. In this character education instructional activity, students discover eschew obfuscation and role play sincere communication exchanges with other middle schoolers.
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Philanthropy and You
Pupils identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights lesson, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history. Pupils study...
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Let's Write a Grant Proposal!
Learners write a grant proposal in support of a local youth philanthropy project. In this grant writing lesson plan, students research online youth in philanthropy projects. Learners complete a worksheet about their research. Students...
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Climate Change Challenge: Earth Day
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students watch a video about state policies pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions. Students plan and carry out an Earth Day service project...
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You Are Uniquely You
Students discover their unique attributes and complete a group service project. In this service project lesson, students work in groups to define an audience, create a service project based on boosting the audience's confidence, and then...
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Oprah Winfrey
Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Middle schoolers discuss issues that are important to them.
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Investigating Nonprofits
Pupils investigate nonprofit organizations. In this service learning lesson, students complete information recording forms as they research selected nonprofit organizations. Pupils use their findings to design promotional posters for...
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Debating Responsibility
Students examine the benefits of taking responsibility for their actions. In this character education instructional activity, students role-play various scenarios and discuss the impact of taking responsibility in each situation.
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Looking into Careers: Doing What I Like and Liking What I Do
Students explore careers. In this service learning lesson plan, students consider the value of job satisfaction and explore non-traditional jobs related to animal welfare.
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Civil Rights Leaders; Past and Present
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.