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Splish! Splash! Birdbath

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students research city wildlife then plan and implement a service learning project that benefits wildlife.
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Diverse Voices -African American Ventures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore acts of kindness through the eyes of the black community. In this philanthropy lesson, students understand that even under inhumane circumstances, people can perform for the common good. Students relate to their good...
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What's in a Garden?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students plan a garden. Students write a paragraph in their journals giving their recommendation on how their garden should be laid out.
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Providing a Helping Hand

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars examine the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students create charts that display how corporate sponsorships benefit communities.
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Name Game

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students find an act of philanthropy in a book and then illustrate 4 examples people doing good for others.
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What Is a Watershed?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of water pollution. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students discover what watersheds are and consider how to protect them.
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Philanthropy Play

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students simulate and role play people involved in the act of helping others.
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Put Your Hands in Mine: King Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the concepts of human and civil rights. In this philanthropy lesson, students watch The Mighty Times: The Children March. Students discuss concepts relating to civil rights and change.
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Talent

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students investigate what their talents are and consider how they can share those with others.
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Getting Involved: Increase the Feeling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine the role of nonprofit organizations and develop their own philanthropic youth organization within their school.
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Souper Philanthropists: The Drive

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners understand how good- hearted people can make a difference to others. In this philanthropy lesson, students hear the story of a child who eats in a soup kitchen (Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen) and answer questions. Learners...
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Definition of Philanthropy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read literature and discuss occurrences of people sharing their time, talent, and treasure. Students respond, in writing, to the theme of philanthropy in a...
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Private Land Decision-Making

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students examine private property land use practices in order to study their impact on the environment.
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Living History- An Intergenerational Philanthropy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars gather information from a senior friend to write a biography. In this living history books lesson, students organize information to complete a book about their senior friend. Detailed teacher instructions for completing...
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Classic Hero

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss hero tales. In this character education lesson, students identify heroes from the movie Star Wars and explain how the hero showed courage. Middle schoolers reflect upon their own definition of courage and present...
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Ben Franklin the Good Citizen

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate Benjamin Franklin's contributions to society. In this history lesson, students read about Franklin's philanthropic behavior and play a bucket brigade game to re-enact how fires were put out during colonial times.
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Looks Like Respect, Sounds Like Respect, Feels Like

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore philanthropy through art. In this service learning lesson, students discuss the diversity in their community and use their senses to create tolerance posters.
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And Now, What to Plant?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students build a bird sanctuary. In this service learning lesson, students explore the variety of plants that could be put into the garden and make the selection of best plants for the area.
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Forecast Sunny and Warm

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students participate in hands-on activities that replicate building a foundation and providing for future generations.
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My Bank, My Budget, My Decisions!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students build a budget. In this philanthropy lesson, students write a personal budget that includes spending, saving, investing, and donating. Student philanthropists donate money to charities.
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Pollution Solutions: Earth Day

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore water pollution. In this stewardship instructional activity, 8th graders draw comparisons between potable and impaired waters. Students use the Learning Link website to examine ways people are fighting pollution...
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Rights and Responsibilities: Making the Connection

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Bill of Rights. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students identify the responsibilities that accompany the 5 basic guaranteed rights in the Bill of Rights. Students interview a community member regarding...
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Mother Teresa

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research Mother Teresa. In this philanthropy activity, students research Mother Teresa and list the characteristics that makes her a hero. Students identify and write about a hero in their life.
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Was Nobel Noble? Meet the Man

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover the man behind the Nobel Peace Prize. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students research Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Peace Prize and create personal banners including works they would like to be remembered for.