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Philanthro What?

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Learners discuss what it means to be a philanthropist and how important philanthropists are to the community. They discuss the tradition involved in philanthropy and create a show and tell "Philanthropy Teaching Quilt" using the various vocabulary from the lesson.

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philanthropists, philanthropy, volunteering

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Community, philanthropist, volunteer, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2006
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