Students demonstrate how to be a philanthropist. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read the story The Wartville Wizard and discuss ways to become a philanthropist. Students participate in a good deed by volunteering...

Learners prepare food. In this African American community lesson, students read a story and discuss how philanthropy was portrayed. Learners write about a time they had the opportunity to share or give. Students decide ways they can be...

Young scholars research celebrity philanthropists. In this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Andrew Carnegie and identify ways he was philanthropic. Young scholars choose a celebrity philanthropist to research.

Students read quotes. In this philanthropy activity, students read Historic Excerpts of The Europeans. Students work in pairs and pick one quote to illustrate.

Learners participate in a service project. In this stewardship activity, students review the concepts of philanthropy and environmental stewardship. Learners practice being good stewards by researching public areas in their school or...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students reflect upon the lesson that everyone contributes to make a better world as they plan and execute a tikkun olam project of their choosing to help the...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students study the works of well-known philanthropists and write an acrostic poem using the word CARING.

Second graders listen to the story, The Whispering Cloth and discuss the message of the story. In this feeling alone lesson, 2nd graders make connections about what feeling alone means to them. Students define and interpret...

Students list and describe the characteristics of a good citizen relative to democracy. They see that philanthropy is part of good citizenship and exemplify philanthropy through random acts of kindness. Each group will be responsible for...

Students demonstrate how volunteering makes a difference in a community. In this philanthropy activity, students read the lyrics of "This Land Is Your Land" and illustrate ways to volunteer in their community.

Students identify the sequence of events in a text. In this literacy lesson, students read the book Miss Tizzy and sequence the events from the text. Students reflect and write about the philanthropic acts in the book.

Students construct classroom rules. For this philanthropy lesson, students investigate The Mayflower Compact made by the Pilgrims and use it as a guide to form their own classroom rules. Students work in small groups.

Students illustrate classroom rules. In this common good lesson plan, students survey a variety of posters and discuss the messages they send. Students create their own poster illustrating classroom rules to be followed and hold a...

Pupils discover philanthropic acts of the Civil War era. In this service learning lesson, students research Underground Railroad literature, Reconstruction Amendments, and acts of philanthropy during the Civil War era.

Students prepare an event to honor philanthropic activities in their community. For this common good lesson, students send out invitations to local non-profits or to those who engage in philanthropic activities and plan an awards...

Students examine the importance of limiting power in governments. In this government lesson, students investigate the importance of placing limits on government by looking at the US Constitution. They look at ways that being an active...

Young scholars identify why trees are important. In this environmental lesson, students read the book The Giving Tree and list reasons why humans need trees. Young scholars create a storybook to explain why other natural resources are...

Ninth graders explore the meaning of the term philanthropy.  For this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders research examples of people that represent good citizens.  Students create a skit that demonstrates a specific...

Students examine Chinese folktales. In this literature and philanthropy lesson, students read Chinese folktales and analyze their literary elements. Students consider the effects of generosity in the tales and in their own lives.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students consider and share the importance of volunteering. Students participate in a service learning project and reflect on it.

Seventh graders explore the trait of honesty. In this character education lesson, 7th graders consider how to exercise good judgement when rules and expectations are not clear.

Students explore the concept of social philanthropy. In this social philanthropy lesson, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. Students discuss social entrepreneurship and how billionaires are...

Fifth graders read stories about giving and poverty and discuss why it is important to give to others. In this giving lesson plan, 5th graders make quilts to give to those in need.

Students read and analyze classical literature of the ancient Hebrew prophets dealing with societal injustices. They identify present-day prophets, and write an essay about how the common good would be affected if people listened to the...