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Growing Up

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Students examine the definitions of philantrophy and common good. They identify non-profit organizations in their community and research organizations that existed in colonial times with the same goal in mind. They create a timeline for the organizations and events during colonial times.

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3rd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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