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High schoolers explore the meaning of the term "philanthropy" and the qualities that philanthropists share, especially good character and personal virtue. They list and describe how three volunteer groups act for the common good and summarize how five individuals in United States history demonstrated good character and personal virtue.

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community service, volunteering, philanthropy

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community service, philanthropy, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 hr
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