Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Purpose:
Duration:
Three Fifty-Minute Class Periods
Objectives:
The learner will
- identify the philanthropic actions of superheroes other than Spider-Man.
- work with a group to prepare a presentation on these findings to the class.
- make a lively and interesting class presentation in which he/she will demonstrate competency in evaluating literature, identifying issues, synthesizing and evaluating information to draw conclusions and implications based on his/her investigation of an issue or problem.
Materials:
- Presentation Rubric for evaluation of presentations (Attachment One)
- Group Member Evaluation form (Attachment Two)
Instructional Procedure(s):
Anticipatory Set:
- Explain that Spider-Man is not the only philanthropic superhero and that their next task is to identify the philanthropic deeds of other superheroes to present to the class.
- Put students in groups of three or four or have students choose their own groups.
- Take students to the library or computer lab to research the philanthropic deeds of other superheroes. (Chances are students will already have some ideas and this will be a matter of finding comics or video clips.)
Possible sites for students to use for research:
www.Marvel.com
www.dccomics.com
www.amazon.com
- Go over the presentation rubric, discussing elements of a quality presentation.
- Allow two to three days for research and developing their presentation.
- Have students present their findings to the class.
Assessment:
- Presentation Rubric (Attachment One)
- Group Member Evaluation form (Attachment Two)
Lesson Developed By:
Serena Fraser KesslerRomulus Community Schools
Romulus Senior High School
Romulus, MI 48174
Handouts:
Handout 1Print Handout 1
Presentation Rubric
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Presentation clearly demonstrates the philanthropic actions of a superhero, highlighting the superhero's motivationsfor service. The learner uses language learned in the seven motivations for giving.
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The superhero's story is revealed using comics, video clips, or other creative means.
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Speakers are loud enough, clear, and make eye contact. Elements of effective voice are present.
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Audience is involved in some way.
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The group is organized and prepared—working well together with no conflicts.
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| OVERALL SCORE | _____/100 |
Handout 2Print Handout 2
Group Member Evaluation
Name:___________________
Name of person you are evaluating:___________________
Rate your group members on a scale of 1-5, with five being the best.
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Was present and on-time to group meetings
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5 4 3 2 1 |
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Was helpful during the research process
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5 4 3 2 1 |
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Has a significant role in the presentation
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5 4 3 2 1 |
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Worked in a professional manner with the group
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5 4 3 2 1 |
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Total Score |
_____/20 |
Unit Contents:
Overview:Superheroes as Philanthropists Summary
Lessons:
- 1.
- Teaching "Theme" with Children's Literature
- 2.
- Identifying Themes in Spider-Man and the Seven Motivations for Giving
- 3.
- Preparation and Presentation of Superhero Philanthropists
- 4.
- Discussion of Superheroes' Roles in Our Culture
and How Americans View Philanthropy - 5.
- Becoming a Superhero
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