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Bridges for All: Better Way

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore organizations founded for the common good. In this character education instructional activity, students read about organizations that developed for the common good during the Civil War and Reconstruction. In...
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Who Works for Nonprofits?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore career opportunities in the nonprofit sector. In this character development and career lesson, students identify job opportunities in a nonprofit organization and research the necessary skills needed for these jobs. ...
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A Loyal Friend

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the attributes of trust. For this character education lesson, students read the Irish folktale "Beth Gellert". Students discuss the folktale and how they can earn the trust of others.
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Reflecting on the Power of Volunteerism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students contribute to society by examining volunteer activities that benefit others. Learners collaborate to create a skit to promote...
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He's Donating $100 Million to a University

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of social philanthropy. In this social philanthropy lesson, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. Students discuss social entrepreneurship and how billionaires are...
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The Work of our (Divine) Hands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore ethical "mitzvots." In this philanthropy lesson, students consider how to lead their lives ethically according to the dogma of mitzvot. Young scholars discuss the consequences of their actions.
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Meaning of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students discover what philanthropy is and identify people who benefit from philanthropy. Students read selected newspaper articles regarding philanthropy and...
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Integrity - Stanton Style

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the contributions of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In this character education lesson, students read a handout regarding Stanton's life. Learners respond to discussion questions regarding her philanthropic work.
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Refusing to Budge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore fair play. In this character education lesson, students examine being fair in decision-making as they participate in role plays and read The Zax.
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Spend, Save, Invest or Donate

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this personal finance lesson, students consider economic choices and why people donate to causes. Learners investigate the processes of borrowing money and investing money in the lesson as...
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Google Foundation May Invest in For-Profit Firms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. Students discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable investment...
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Evaluating Our Success

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students collaborate to determine the success of a service learning project that their class completed.
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Looking Beyond First Impressions: King Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students participate in class discussion and complete a writing prompt regarding prejudice.
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Roll the Tape! Roll the Tape!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students use iMovie to create a video highlighting their middle school in order to share with incoming young scholars.
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Public Trust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover public trust. In this civics lesson, students explore how to promote public trust as they use their resources to support worthy politicians, athletes, celebrities, and corporations.
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Does It Looks All Right to Me?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine the accomplishments of Civil Rights leaders' as works of philanthropy. Students read literature regarding diversity and study the Selma to...
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Are you a river keeper?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students perform healthy water practices by discussing and demonstrating acts of philanthropy. In this healthy water lesson plan, students read an article on how we can keep water clean, and create a LITWIS activity.
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Understanding Advocacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the work of Jane Goodall. In this advocacy lesson, students investigate the life and work of Jane Goodall. High schoolers examine her work as an animal advocate and explore their own personal advocacy styles.
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Honest Communication

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of honest communication. In this character education lesson plan, students discover eschew obfuscation and role play sincere communication exchanges with other students.
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Philanthropy and You

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights lesson, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history. Learners...
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Let's Write a Grant Proposal!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a grant proposal in support of a local youth philanthropy project. In this grant writing lesson, students research online youth in philanthropy projects. Students complete a worksheet about their research. Students then...
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Climate Change Challenge: Earth Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students watch a video about state policies pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions. Students plan and carry out an Earth Day service project...
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You Are Uniquely You

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover their unique attributes and complete a group service project. In this service project instructional activity, students work in groups to define an audience, create a service project based on boosting the audience's...
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Oprah Winfrey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Students discuss issues that are important to them.