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Dr. Barnardo 1845-1900

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Meet a Victorian Era philanthropist who helped over 8,000 children in his lifetime. Read about the life and accomplishments of Dr. Barnardo, an advocate for child welfare, in a time of increased child poverty and homelessness. 
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The Three Life-Giving Sisters: Plant Cultivation and Mohican Innovation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Children gain first-hand experience with Native American agriculture while investigating the life cycle of plants with this engaging experiment. Focusing on what the natives called the Three Sisters - corn, beans, and squash - young...
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Making the Impossible, Possible

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
With budget cuts galore, skip the bake sales and create a project with Donors Choose.
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"Phil"-ing Good

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine what it means to help their community. In this philanthropy lesson, students watch a video and read a book that give examples of philanthropic acts. Students make a list of these acts and discuss the emotions these...
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I Am Who We Are

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy and identify specific acts of philanthropy that have affected them personally. They plan and carry out acts of philanthropy focusing on giving back to their community.
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Let's Walk That Talk

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students present speeches. In this philanthropy lesson, students invite another class to come visit. They talk about philanthropy and present persuasive speeches written in a previous lesson. The visiting students answer the question...
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Making a Difference Globally

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover what the common good is and how to be a part of it. In this community lesson, students discuss the war in Iraq and how people are working for the common good. Students then discuss the term philanthropy.
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What Can I Do For You?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore philanthropic acts within the school. For this philanthropy lesson, students list acts of philanthropy they can do at school and sing songs about philanthropic acts.
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Flowers and a Beautiful World: Earth Day (1st)

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss Earth Day and making the world more beautiful. For this world beautification lesson, 1st graders participate in an interactive read aloud of Barbara Clooney's, Miss Rumphius. They talk about how making the world a...
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Phil Up on the Arts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Sstudents examine the concept of community in their classroom and school. They list philanthropic acts they could perform without teacher permission. They also memorize and sing two songs with philanthropic themes.
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I'm a Philanthropist!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the meaning of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students are introduced to the concept of philanthropy and name and illustrate a philanthropic act they could perform.
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Caring and Self-Interest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars write in their journal. In this philanthropy lesson, students review the definition of philanthropy and read a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Young scholars respond to the question "What are you doing for others?" in...
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Making Good Money Choices

For Teachers K - 4th
Student explore an economic-decision making model to decide where to donate money they have collected. In this philanthropic money instructional activity, students develop a plan for raising money and then decide how to best spend it for...
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Circle of Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine lives that have been lived for the positive good of others. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss famous philanthropists and what they have in common. Students define philanthropy, discuss what caring means and...
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Wall of Philanthropists: King Day (7th)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students recognize the importance of justice, tolerance, equality, and historical figures. In this philanthropic actions activity, students study the philanthropic actions of historical figures, and learn about the concepts of fairness,...
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Climate Change Challenge: Earth Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson plan, students watch a video about state policies pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions. Students plan and carry out an Earth Day service project...
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A Grand Showing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students promote philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students create video documentaries based on service learning projects they completed and then share the video with their peers and community. 
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Johnny Be Good: Earth Day

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students draw a picture of Johnny Appleseed doing something good for the environment. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students listen to a book about Johnny Appleseed and demonstrate their understanding of philanthropy by drawing a...
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Do Something Beautiful

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recognize philanthropy in literature. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the book Something Beautiful by Sharon Wyeth and discuss how the character performed acts of philanthropy. Students write a reflection in a journal.
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Disaster Relief - You Can Count On Me!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students respond to those in need after a natural disaster as they investigate philanthropy.
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Closer To the Ground Lesson 1: Sharing the Wealth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars examine the meaning of philanthropy. They look at specific needs and determine the process of requesting grants from various foundations. They determine a need within the school community and write a grant application or...
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Cans Make a Difference

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design a service-learning project with pen pals. In this philanthropy lesson, students research various charitable organizations with a pen pal and collect cans in order to get money for a donation. Students write to their pen...
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Courage comes in all sizes: King Day

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a cinquain poem in groups about philanthropy and heroes. In this heroes lesson plan, 3rd graders review characteristics of heroes and how they demonstrate justice, kindness, and contribute to the common good. Then...
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Philanthropists: Past, Present, Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students compare the work of antislavery activists to work of philanthropic activists today. Student implement a plan to share kindness with others.

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