Learners reflect on the needs of the community and of the school. In this philanthropy activity, students work in pairs to answer the questions, "Can kids make a difference?" Learners understand the importance of making a difference by...

Students define their own civic responsibility and create a PowerPoint presentation about their volunteer efforts. In this civic responsibility lesson, students define the word volunteer and read an article about a volunteer in their...

Pupils study the vocabulary of philanthropy and the tradition in their community of altruism. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss traditions and philanthropy. They create a class dictionary of philanthropy terms and...

Students reflect on giving to people in their community. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students think about an elderly person in their neighborhood or community who has done something to make that community more beautiful. Students...

Learners write about the importance of reading. In this reading lesson plan, students listen to the book called The Important Book which is about the importance of reading, discuss it, and write about how they can take action to provide...

Students explore means by which community arts might be supported. In this "community" social studies lesson, students research various local non-profit organizations. Students role-play as members of the board of a philanthropic...

Students write a proposal. In this public land lesson, students discuss the difference between private and public property and brainstorm what problems might occur if a citizen changed public property. Students work in groups to write a...

Young scholars investigate family philanthropy. In this family philanthropy lesson, students review vocabulary such as community, family, service, volunteer, tradition, and caring. They listen to Valerie Flournoy's, The Patchwork Quilt....

Young scholars identify acts of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the term "hero" and read the book Stone Soup. Young scholars discuss soup kitchens and complete a Venn diagram analyzing the differences between...

Middle schoolers discover the concept of philanthropy. In this civics lesson plan, students investigate the role of philanthropy in our society, and how it makes life better for all.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students use iMovie to create a video highlighting their middle school in order to share with incoming students.

Students respond to cartoons. In this social and cultural issues lesson, students examine how cartoons can be used to get a message across to the reader. After examining numerous cartoons, students create their own cartoon with a social...

Middle schoolers explore water conservation. In this ecology and civic responsibility lesson, students identify agencies that monitor and help improve water quality and describe what they do. Middle schoolers research these organizations...

Learners develop a presentation. In this service lesson, students respond to how they felt participating in a service project and brainstorm ways they can continue to serve. Learners create a class presentation that demonstrates what...

Middle schoolers create a slogan. In this heroes lesson, students identify traits from hero stories that match traits of real life heroes. They discuss what lessons they can learn from heroes about courage and come up with a one line...

Students write a grant proposal in support of a local youth philanthropy project. In this grant writing lesson, students research online youth in philanthropy projects. Students complete a worksheet about their research. Students then...

Students identify the relationship between an artist and their community. In this serial reciprocity lesson, students listen to a story called Camille and the Sunflowers by Laurence Anholt and discuss how the community helped Vincent van...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students explore literature in order to understand the flora and fauna of the rain forest. Students investigate how stewardship is necessary...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students discover what philanthropy is and identify people who benefit from philanthropy. Middle schoolers read selected newspaper articles regarding...

Students study African American nonprofit organizations. In this nonprofit organizations instructional activity, students discuss African American organizations. Students research the NAACP and NUL website. Students design posters for...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students design and create informational books regarding nonprofit agencies and philanthropists in their community.

Students discover the Society of Friends. In this Quakers lesson, students research the Quakers and discuss how their beliefs and works are philanthropic and contribute to core democratic values.

Students investigate current events. In this current events lesson, students identify current events from newspaper articles and place them on a timeline.

Students determine ways to serve the community. In this service learning lesson, students list human wants and human needs and repeat the activity for community wants and community needs. Students contact local agencies to conduct a...