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Following in Their Footsteps (Private-Religious)
Students serve in their community. For this community action lesson, students read "First They Came for the Jews" and discuss what happened when people didn't take ethical action. Students discuss the actions they could take to help in...
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Soup to Nuts
Students explore the concept of idioms as they learn about philanthropy. In this literature and service learning instructional activity, students read Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen and examine negative idioms. Students reflect on...
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Splish! Splash! Birdbath
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research city wildlife then plan and implement a service learning project that benefits wildlife.
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Exploring Philanthropic Motivations
Students understand the reasons people give to those less fortune. In this philanthropic lesson, students read Passing the Dream by Penny Caldwell. Students respond to the poem by making a list of things they would like to change...
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Native Americans and Giving
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: The Words of Chief Seattle lesson, students examine the plight of Native Americans and explore Native Americans' quest for the "common good."
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Investigating Nonprofits
Students detect and explore local and national nonprofit organizations. In this research project, students explore nonprofit mission statements, activities and career opportunities. Students complete a research question sheet. Students...
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We Are the Guardians of the Earth
Students understand their responsibility to the world. In this religion, philanthropy lesson, students research the life of Aaron Feuerstein and his views of the responsibility of a person to his world. Students complete several worksheets.
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Center Stage—Focus on Poverty
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students examine stereotypes and discrimination based on socio-economic status. Students prepare to work with people of diverse backgrounds in service...
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Setting the Stage for Service Related Learning Relationships
Students understand the stereotypes and realities of older people. In this philanthropic activity, students in groups read and report on the positive images of older people in children's books. Students address the needs and wants of...
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Center Stage—Focus on the Mentally and/or Physically Challenged
Students discover the skills needed to work with the mentally and physically challenged. In this service learning lesson, students create a set of guidelines for working with the mentally and physically challenged.
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Rights and Responsibilities: Making the Connection
Students examine the Bill of Rights. In this philanthropy lesson, students identify the responsibilities that accompany the 5 basic guaranteed rights in the Bill of Rights. Students interview a community member regarding basic rights.
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Everyday Heroes Then and Now
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropic heroes activity, students read Kate Shelley: Bound for Legend and discuss the Industrial Revolution. Students consider Kate Shelley's contributions to society as they...
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Getting Involved: Increase the Feeling
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. For 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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Partners for the Common Good: One Day
Fourth graders explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 4th graders compare for profit and nonprofit organizations. Students explore nonprofit organizations in their community and discuss their philanthropic...
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Michigan History of Philanthropy
Middle schoolers investigate how philanthropy began in Michigan. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Michigan History of Philanthropy and read a timeline of several events. Middle schoolers create a picture with a sentence about a...
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Building Sensitivity and Awareness
Students recognize the needs, disabilities and attitudes of seniors. In this sensitivity awareness instructional activity, students work with residents of a senior citizen residence and build a relationship with a senior. Students...
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Mother Teresa
Students research Mother Teresa. In this philanthropy lesson, 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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The First Conservationists
Students read a story. In this Native American lesson, students learn about Native Americans and their responsibility to take care of a place called Turtle Island. Students learn the vocabulary words generation, befall, interdependence...
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Philanthropy News
Students collect examples of local philanthropy and write a news article for a local newspaper. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Helping Out by George Ancona to gain understanding of what philanthropic acts are. Students...
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You are Uniquely You
Young scholars compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. In this cross-curriculum science simple machines lesson, students observe examples and read about simple machines, then use body movement to demonstrate how...
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A Community of Givers
Students explore charitable organizations. In this character development lesson, students read about children who have contributed to charitable organizations, research a variety of these organizations, plan a project, and prepare a...
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Building the Foundation
Students understand the purpose of the judicial branch of government. For this judiciary lesson, students participate in exercises to understand how the court system works. Students complete activity sheets to develop understanding of...
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Common Good in Aztec Culture
Young scholars investigate the Aztec religion and its symbols. In this Aztec religion lesson, students develop understanding of why the Aztecs gave sacrifices. Young scholars write an essay looking at the Aztec religion and can explain...
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Examples of Sharing as Told Through a Native American Legend
Students explore community problem solving. In this cross-curriculum literature and social studies lesson, students listen to The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie DePaola and discuss how a Native American community problem was solved. ...
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