Defining Philanthropy -- Who's Phil's Aunt Trophy?

Young readers explore philanthropy and its effects on the public good. They discuss athletes and their examples as philanthropists. They research a sports hero and play "The Match Game" to determine what they know about other sports...

Students define common good. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students review the meaning of philanthropy and define common good. Students share with a partner a time when they did an act of kindness for another person. Students read...

Learners identify acts of philanthropy. In this philanthropy activity, students define the term "hero" and read the book Stone Soup. Learners discuss soup kitchens and complete a Venn diagram analyzing the differences between...

Students identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights lesson, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history. Students...

Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this civics lesson plan, students investigate the role of philanthropy in our society, and how it makes life better for all.

Students define the Jewish concept of tzedakah. In this religious lesson, students read portions of the Torah and discuss the meaning of tzedakah. Students visit a Jewish Community Center.

Middle schoolers define ethics, and identify ways that they have practiced philanthropy in their own family. They listen to a book, write an essay, and identify a role model for philanthropy.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy and be aware of its presence in the community. Students analyze mission statements and state at least two ways each one supports philanthropy.

Eighth graders define caring. For this character education lesson, 8th graders examine the attributes of compassion as they discuss altruism, empathy, and selflessness.

Students demonstrate the philanthropic act of caring. In this character education lesson, students brainstorm synonyms for care or caring and think of ways to demonstrate caring qualities.