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Plan Grocery List & Field Trip To Store

For Teachers 3rd
Student write a list of groceries to purchase at the store given a certain amount of money. They check to make sure they have not spent more money than what they have. Then the students get with a partner and compare their two...
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Careers in Philanthropy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare businesses that are nonprofit and for profit. In this philanthropy lesson, students sort photographs of local businesses into profit and nonprofit businesses. Students construct a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the...
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Beanie Baby Bonanza

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders add and subtract decimals.  In this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders are given an imaginary $100 to purchase five Beanie Babies.  Students determine which five they would like to purchase and estimate...
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Silent Symbols Speak Loudly: Icons, Brands & You

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners view and discuss visual symbols around them every day, analyze symbols on United States one dollar bill, explore variety of meanings of same symbols depending on context and culture, and create their own money with symbols that...
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Forecast Sunny and Warm

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students participate in hands-on activities that replicate building a foundation and providing for future generations.
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Reformation

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students examine the need for Reformation of the church. In this Reformation lesson, students understand our freedom in Christ as compared to receiving salvation through actions. Students participate in an activity that models how people...
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Philanthropy "Giants"

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students report on the activism of corporate philanthropists. In this service learning lesson, students research companies that operate as philanthropists and identify their recipients.
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Using a Calculator

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use a calculator to solve math problems. In this calculator usage lesson plan, students get into pairs and familiarize themselves with the keys. Students are then given problems to solve using the calculator. Students do Smart...
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Makes Cents to Me: Penny Drive

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
St that people have wants and must find ways to get them. For this philanthropy lesson, students understand the ways people get things and arrange a penny drive to help others. Students arrange an artistic project to reflect on their...
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Special Snack

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners explore grocery store circulars to choose items for a snack.  For this snack math lesson, students must plan a class snack for $20.00. Learners create a list estimating costs.  Students view lists and choose one for...
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DNA/Genetics

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars delve into a study of DNA. In this science lesson plan, students gain an understanding of DNA, which is the genetic material for every person and every other living thing.
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A Community of Givers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore charitable organizations. In this character development instructional activity, students read about children who have contributed to charitable organizations, research a variety of these organizations, plan a project,...
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Value Your Digits

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work with place value. In this place value lesson, 3rd graders write three digit numbers and tell the place value of each number. They compare numbers and money, regroup, discuss the value of coins, and count money.  
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Sinking and Floating

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine why some objects float or sink. In this physics lesson, students engage in several mini-experiments which challenge them to draw their own conclusions regarding why certain objects sink or float. An example of one...
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Democracy in Action: Everyday Farmers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners experiment with a situation as if they were farmers in a co-op. In this democratic decision making lesson plan, students role-play as farmers that are members of a co-op and a have a serious decision to make about spreading...
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Father Knows Best, Write a Father's Day Letter

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students write a Father's Day letter. In this friendly letter writing lesson, students brainstorm a list of parent responsibilities, then write three specific ways their fathers care for them. Students share learning experiences they...
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Learning About Philanthropy With Hands-On Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students can combine state-mandated curriculum with philanthropic activities in these lessons.
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Sliding Along

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the concept of linear measurements and how they work. Coins are used to reinforce the process.
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Reading Comprehension

For Teachers 3rd
In this reading comprehension lesson, 3rd graders read the story Treasury of Literature and complete various comprehension activities.  Students answer factual questions about the story, analyze the story using a bubble map, and...
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Downloading Trouble

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the meaning of piracy.  In this technology lesson, students discuss the economic and social repercussions of DVD and CD piracy, then further their knowledge by completing on-line research on the topic.  Several...
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Introduction to Magnets

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore magnetism, electromagnetism, and static electricity through a series of activities and experiments. For this magnets lesson, students use magnets to observe the forces of attraction and repulsion between different...
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Shop 'Til You Drop

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners evaluate food prices. In this real world math lesson plan, students compare the cost of various grocery items to determine which is the best deal. They work in groups using grocery ads to decide how to get the most product for...
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Ireland: the Emerald Isle

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete a unit of study that examines several perspectives of Ireland. They explore how climate shapes Irish culture, reference historical and political maps, compute exchange values for Irish money, complete worksheets,...
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Ad Awareness

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students review advertisements. In this advertising lesson, students define advertising and determine the main reason ads are created. Students define what it means to be a consumer and advertiser. Students are divided into groups and...

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