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Global Health Issues
Examine global health issues and the philanthropic efforts of Bill Gates. Working in groups, your class will research selected diseases focusing on symptoms, transmission, and prevention. They also conclude by writing grant proposals to...
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Talk About the Passion
Students think critically about artistic freedom and evaluate the aims and effectiveness of censorship and education. They begin an investigation of the ongoing controversy surrounding Mel Gibson's "The Passion of Christ" by reading "New...
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Discovering Our Legacy of Giving
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of philanthropists. In this cross- curricular lesson, 7th graders evaluate the character traits of people from a film. Students write a metaphor about responsibility to community.
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Phil's Community Connections
Students research a Nobel Peace Prize winner to gain understanding of their philanthropic contribution to the global community. In this global peach lesson, students identify a Nobel Peace Prize winner, reflect on how their act affected...
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What is a Philanthropist?
Students discuss the conceptual framework of philanthropy. For this introduction to philanthropy lesson, students define the term philanthropist and read the story Lion and the Mouse. Students discuss the concepts of philanthropy...
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Cleaning Up
Students demonstrate how to be a philanthropist. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the story The Wartville Wizard and discuss ways to become a philanthropist. Students participate in a good deed by volunteering to clean up trash.
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The Joy of a Garden
Students study environmental stewardship. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students read the story The Gardner and define the character's actions for the environment. Students define philanthropy and complete a Venn Diagram the...
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Dear Philanthropist
Students differentiate between philanthropists and celebrities. They brainstorm a list of philanthropists and write formal letters to them. They can write to past or present philanthropists from a teacher-provided list or the one...
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Research and Development
Students research the public and philanthropic life of a selected person to whom they have written. They continue research and writing questions in preparation for a visual and oral presentation.
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What is a Philanthropist and Why Do We Care?
Students practice using the word philanthropy. They identify examples of philanthropy in America. They describe how certain philanthropic acts relate to the core democratic values.
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Philanthro What?
Students 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...
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Let's Make Lemonade Lesson 1: What is a Philanthropist?
Students define the words philanthropists and philanthropy. They make flip books representing the story, The Lion and the Mouse and retell the story to a classmate.
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Edwin Perkins: A Nebraska Success Story
Fourth graders explore the life of the inventor of Kool-Aid to unearth concepts of a market economy. Vocabulary presented helps support the learning process.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Richest Man in the World: Meet Andrew Carnegie
PBS provides this five-part, thorough biography of one of the richest men in America, Andrew Carnegie.
Other
Bridging the Urban Landscape: Andrew Carnegie: A Tribute
A glowing tribute to Andrew Carnegie as a philanthropist. Links are provided to related subjects including Carnegie's writings.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Stephen Girard
A well-detailed biography of Girard-- a merchant, mariner, banker, philanthropist, humanitarian, and patriot.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
About the Carnegie Endowment
This is a description of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, established in 1910 with a gift from Andrew Carnegie. As a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, the Endowment conducts programs of research, discussion, publication,...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Robert Edward (Ted) Turner
A biography of Ted Turner, founder of the Cable News Network, popularly known as CNN. He is also recognized as a generous philanthropist. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
Learning to Give
Learning to Give: The Project Making a Plan
This site from Learning To Give provides information on recognizing need and finding a way to meet that need. A lesson plan for grades 6-8 is included. This site is very interesting to check out.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Andrew Carnegie
America's Story identifies the accomplishments of Andrew Carnegie as a businessman and a philanthropist. It highlights his commitment to give back to society. It also highlights the comparisons between his mother's and father's influence...
Other
United Way
The United Way represents many major charitable organizations. From this page, you can access the United Way organization in the United States, in Canada, or the International Organization. In addition to local United Way activities, the...
Black Past
Black Past: Winfrey, Oprah
A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: George Eastman
A brief biography of George Eastman focusing on his inventions as well as his philanthropy.
Other
Pocantico Hills: John D. Rockefeller
A grade school in Pocantico Hills, New York, profiles the founder of Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller.