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...

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

Learners 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.

Students define common good. In this philanthropy instructional activity, 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 examine the concepts of human and civil rights. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students watch The Mighty Times: The Children March. Students discuss concepts relating to civil rights and change.

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

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

Students examine a gardening book. For this philanthropy lesson, students read a trade book, The Gardener, to learn about gardening. They discuss how this book's characters are philanthropic and write a summary paragraph in their...

Young scholars evaluate how volunteering helps others. In this philanthropy lesson, students define what a volunteer is and brainstorm a group volunteer project to implement in the school. Young scholars write an essay describing how...