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What Can We Do to Help Others? Lesson PlanWhat Can We Do to Help Others? Lesson Plan
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What Can We Do to Help Others?

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Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students select local nonprofit organizations that may benefit from their service. Young scholars welcome a spokesperson from a local organization speaking about philanthropy.

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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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