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Meeting Our Daily Needs

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Students investigate the concept of basic needs. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students define the term "philanthropy" and brainstorm ways to help others who don't get their basic needs met. Students analyze and sort acts of philanthropy in various ways.

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philanthropy, helping, needs vs. wants, economic principles

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Community, helping others, needs, philanthropy, social studies
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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