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Closer To the Ground Lesson 1:  Sharing the Wealth Lesson PlanCloser To the Ground Lesson 1:  Sharing the Wealth Lesson Plan
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Closer To the Ground Lesson 1: Sharing the Wealth

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Students 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 foundation request.

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foundations, grants, philanthropy, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Year
2006
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