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How Prophet-able Are You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of prophets/advocates in society and define qualities and characteristics of an effective prophet. They list qualities of prophets and discuss which characteristic is most important.
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Let's Make Lemonade Lesson 2: Philanthropy in Song

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover a working definition of the word philanthropy. They sing the definition to the tune of a familiar song. They establish phonemic awareness through rhyming text and identify philanthropic acts.
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Using Our Talents for the Common Good LESSON 2: How Can Our Talents Be Used Together?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students decide what talents are and how they can be used to help others. They recite a poem and write journal entries about using their talents.
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Great North

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps to locate the Arctic Circle, the North Pole and Northern Europe. They draw and label countries within the Arctic Cirlce and identify the groups of people who live there. They also watch and answer questions about the...
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"I" On Philanthropy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read children's literature and listen to song lyrics to identify acts of philanthropy. They discuss how one's identity can be shaped by helping others. They also focus on the non-profit sector.
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Academic Service Learning: Creating the Philanthropy Resource

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners complete a service learning project. They interview non-profit organizations of their community and develop listing information for each organization. They also develop a list of career opportunities for the community.
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Reaching the Clouds for Equality

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. They create their own cloud and write a dream they have for the world inside. They write journal entries on how to treat others fairly.
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Philantrophy of the Founding Fathers -- Alive and Well Today

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the role that individuals have in contributing to society. They develop alternative solutions to problems in their area. They write a paper about what they have discovered.
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It's Symbolic!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use symbols to represent different government and economic systems. They explain how the nonprofit organizations and governments work together to supply needs. They interview a foreign exchange student and complete a chart with...
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People Who Made a Difference

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars practice using new vocabulary related to equality, social justice and civil rights. They describe how one person can contribute to the common good. They research a person of their choice and share how they have made a...
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Madam C.J. Walker -- Leader in Philanthropy and Successful Business Woman

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the life of Madam C.J. Walker. They discover the impact her changes had on the community as a whole. They develop their own plan to impact and change their own community for the better.
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The Personal Touch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and describe the role of non-profit organizations throughout the world. They compare and contrast the different organizations. They create their own poster about one of the non-profit organizations they have been...
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How Does My Government Grow?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the core democratic values. They explain how the values affect their life in America. They also relate the topic of philantrophy to the core values.
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Who's In, Who's Out?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify feelings they have when being included or excluded in a group. They develop a survey to give to different groups who feel excluded. They present the information they gather from the survey to the class.
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A Story of Giving

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a fable and identify their traits and values. They discuss how their family gives to others. They also predict the results of a lifetime of philanthropic giving.
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"Anything We Love Can Be Saved" -- A Contemporary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare authors Rachel Carson and Mary Eliza Church Terrell. They read an introduction by Alice Walker and summarize the main points. They also identify the language she uses to persuade readers. They write their own...
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Your Own Flash From the Past

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify what they believe to be historically significant events in their lifetime. They write a letter to their future grandchildren about the event and how it effected the common good. They may read their letter to the...
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Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars view a movie about Lewis and Clark's expedition out west. They examine how Native Americans helped them on their journey. They choose a Native American to research and present their findings to the class.
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The Making of a Good Friend

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the text of the Ethics of the Fathers. They decide which characteristics would make a better friend. They evaluate the actions of others around them and write a poem with a partner about sharing.
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Volunteering As Good Work

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils generate questions to ask volunteers. They conduct interviews to determine volunteer's motivation. They write thank you letters to volunteers.
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Projecting the Image -- What Can One Person Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research individuals who have received the Nobel Peace Prize. They identify the importance of their actions for the common good. They make note of their background, motivations and values.
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Reflection on Philanthropy and Self Concept

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine how philanthropy shapes one's self identity. They reflect on this topic after listening to song lyrics and create a presentation. They share the information they gathered with the class.
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Love Your Neighbors Like Yourself

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sing a song which enforces the idea of loving your friends as you do yourself. They identify ways they can help others in and out of the classroom. They participate in acts of kindness in the community.
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Mary Eliza Church Terrell -- Civil Rights Leader

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine writings of Mary Eliza Church Terrell. They role play themselves as an African American woman in the 19th century. They describe her actions and how they benefited minorities.