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Kids Can Make a Difference
What is a philanthropist? We can all be philanthropists! After assessing the needs of the school and listening to literature about how they can help others, primary learners develop a class project and maintain a journal of their...
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Trash or Treasure?
Middle schoolers explore their experiences and reflect on how one person can make a difference in our world. In this service learning lesson, students analyze themes in music related to encouragement. Middle schoolers perform a service...
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One Person Makes a Difference
Students discuss how a person can make a difference. In this peace activity, students read books in literature circles about characters that made a difference. They get together in groups and discuss what it means to make a difference...
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Can You Make a Difference?
Students write and present a speech. In this service lesson plan, students read an anecdote adapted from The Star Thrower and discuss their feelings about their ability to make a difference in the world. Students make a short speech...
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Making a Difference in Our Community
Students reflect on the needs of the community and of the school. In this philanthropy lesson, students work in pairs to answer the questions, "Can kids make a difference?" Students understand the importance of making a difference by...
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What Does This Have To Do With Me?
Students examine how to make a difference in their community. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss if one person can make a difference, brainstorm a list of actions individuals can take to make a difference and write an essay...