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Philanthropy in History Lesson 1:  We the People Hall of Fame Lesson PlanPhilanthropy in History Lesson 1:  We the People Hall of Fame Lesson Plan
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Philanthropy in History Lesson 1: We the People Hall of Fame

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Students examine the lives of people who contributed to the common good, and democracy. They investigate grievances that lead to the call for American independence and look at the costs that are incurred as a result of personal acts of philanthropy. They design a "We the People" Hall of Fame to share with schoolmates.

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democracy, philanthropy

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common good, democracy, 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
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2006
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