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Get To Know Your Local Philanthropic Organizations

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Students develop appropriate interview questions, interview a philanthropic organization, and present information to the class. They use pamphlets and/or other materials gained during their interviews to mount a display about the local philanthropic organizations they have researched.

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community service, volunteering, philanthropy

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community service, philanthropy, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
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Project-Based Learning
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