Students research the start of the March of Dimes and discuss the benefits of their actions when contributing to a charity. Students continue the lesson by calculating how much money would have been collected in a week, month, and year...

Students examine the Eight Levels of Charity. In this philanthropy activity, students investigate the levels of charity and create posters that help them achieve one of the eight levels of charity.

Students study philanthropy related terms and philanthropy in the United States and their local community. In this philanthropy lesson, students study pictures of present and past Americans and discuss their philanthropic acts. Students...

Students examine Keith Haring's work. They create posters influenced by Haring that aim to inspire awareness and change.

Ninth graders research the problems in the Philippines after a tropical storm. In this Philippines lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students write a letter to a charity to try and get donations for...

Students learn about the eight levels of tzedakah or charitable giving. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine the eight levels of charitable giving that were developed by Rabbi Moses Maimonides. They participate in role play...

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...

Learners compare and contrast five different religions and the views that their leaders have in regard to civic responsibility and philanthropy. They choose one of the five leaders and write a letter outlining their perception of that...

Young scholars discover ways to help those in need within their community. In this early childhood lesson plan, students gather clothing donations for use in a fundraiser for their community shelter. Young scholars also create posters...

Students research the lives of philanthropists from history and role-play as them. They write letters to students explaining their motivations for helping others. They prepare visual presentations of their chosen philanthropists.

Young scholars explore the concept of a personal budget. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students use a Venn diagram to compare 2 stories in which the main characters spend money in different ways.

High schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. High schoolers discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable...

Students create an advertisement that promotes a nonprofit. In this service learning lesson, students research emerging democracies and brainstorm ways to help local nonprofit organizations.

Students fight poverty. In this current events instructional activity, students research the listed Web sites to find out how Red Nose Day was established by Comic Relief to raise funds to fight world poverty.

Students understand that some famous people are generous donors to others. In this philanthropy lesson, students relate famous people to the charities they are involved with. Students evaluate why specific people are best for their...

Students explore charitable organizations. In this character development lesson plan, students read about children who have contributed to charitable organizations, research a variety of these organizations, plan a project, and prepare a...

Students examine the origins of well known charities and the impact of the first Band Aid single 20 years ago. They explore what is involved in turning the dream of a different kind of world into a reality. They complete a worksheet...

Ninth graders explore different faith traditions.  In this US History lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast different religions.  Students evaluate the relevancy of the civic behavior as described by religious leaders. 

Students look at pictures of Canstruction sculptures, then read a news article about the construction of these canned food sculptures. In this current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with pictures of...

Students understand how they can participate to help people in need. In this tzedakah lesson, students organize a charity collection of food, coats, toys, or canned good. Students present information about their drive in groups of two...

Students are introduced to the topic of chartiable giving. They examine people who are on tight budgets.

Students examine the Harry Potter series of books and read about charitable endeavors of J.K Rowling. They explore various websites and look for newspaper articles about charitable giving or charitable service.

Students examine the role of the Prince's Trust. In this British charities lesson, students research selected websites to determine the type of charity work that is performed by the Prince's Trust. Students also research the work of...

Students explore how to help smokers quit on No Smoking Day. They create a mind map addressing the issues including what No Smoking Day is, what does the charity do, what help is available, and what the No Smoking Day achieves. After...