Students prepare visual presentations on their chosen philanthropist for public and school display. These presentations can be set up for "Make A Difference Day" celebrations, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, or various school sponsored events. These displays are suitable for use in local libraries, city hall, or other public buildings.

Anticipatory Set:


Write the class' definitions of "philanthropy" and "philanthropist" on the board and ask the class to consider how they, as individuals, have acted philanthropically. Instruct the class to write a short list of their philanthropic acts. (Note: The teacher may need to make suggestions, for example, babysitting or lawn work for neighbors, participating in school or community-sponsored charity events, writing a letter to a public official.)

• Using their personal lists and Note Takers Guide (Attachment One, Lesson Two) as references, learners should take on the role of the philanthropist they studied to write a reply to the original letter written at the start of the unit. The letter should include a summary of his/her life and work and compare/contrast the philanthropist's work with that of the learner.
• After finishing the letter, students should prepare their reports for presentation at school and/or public functions, for example, in the local library, at a "Make a Difference Day" celebration, or at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration.