Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Purpose:
Duration:
Two fifty minute class periods
Objectives:
The learner will:
- assess the previous knowledge of key terms in philanthropy and civil society.
- explore and increase knowledge through readings.
- research, categorize and construct a presentation.
- identify key individuals and events in American history that exemplify the concepts.
Materials:
- Pre-Test (Attachment One)
- Student copies of Presentation Rubric (Attachment Two)
- Computers for access to assigned articles, additional research resources, and construction of presentation
- Five copies of each Briefing Paper from the Learning To Give web site
- Civil Society: Russia—Civil Society? http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/index.asp?bpid=221
- Philanthropy: Philanthropy described in Democracy in America by de Tocqueville http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/index.asp?bpid=48
- Civic Virtue: Civic Virtue http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/index.asp?bpid=12
- Community Capital: Community Capital http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/index.asp?bpid=15
- Common Good http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/index.asp?bpid=14
Instructional Procedure(s):
Anticipatory Set:
Use (Attachment One) to assess the students’ knowledge of key terms. Distribute the handout to all students and have them free write what they know about each term (pre-test). Collect the handouts, saving for end of unit assessment (post-test).
- Terms to define:
1. Civil Society
2. Philanthropy
3. Civic Virtue
4. Community Capital
5. Common Good- Research: Arrange the students in 5 groups. Assign each group one of the above terms to research. Hand out the corresponding briefing paper and make other resources (electronic or print) available to the groups. Students will then construct a presentation that defines the term, identifies an historical example and individual famous for the promotion of this concept, and summarizes the importance of the concept in a democracy. (Medium for the groups’ presentations will depend on available resources in the school, and student choice.) The research may also be extended as a homework assignment.
- Allow each group to present their research findings. Encourage the learners to take notes, make additions, and ask questions during each presentation.
- Check for Understanding - Enrichment: Engage in a discussion on the importance of the citizen engagement. Discuss the four sectors (business, civil society/nonprofit, government, household) and how each sector contributes to promoting key concepts in the student presentations. In their small group have the students brainstorm, through free writing, additional individuals famous for promoting these key concepts. Share these in a full class discussion.
Assessment:
Groups will present projects on key terms and students will take notes.
Research projects will be assessed according to the Presentation Rubric (Attachment Two)
Teacher Note: Compare students’ lists with list of famous philanthropist on Attachment One, Lesson Two. Make additions and subtractions to individualize Lesson Two.
Bibliographical References:
Learning to Give web site: www.learningtogive.org
Lesson Developed By:
Dennis Thomasn/a
Cathedral High School
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Handouts:
Handout 1Print Handout 1
Pre-Post Test of Key Concepts in a Democratic Society
Pre-Post Test of Key Concepts in a Democratic Society
Under the pre-test section of each concept, list any knowledge you have regarding the term or concept listed. List key historic or current individual(s), event(s), institution(s), and/or related term(s) that are relevant in American history. Do not write in the section labeled Post -Test. You will be assessed on your understanding and knowledge after the completion of this unit.
1. Civil Society
Pre-Test
Post-Test
2. Philanthropy
Pre-Test
Post-Test
3. Civic Virtue
Pre-Test
Post-Test
4. Community Capital
Pre-Test
Post-Test
5. Common Good
Pre-Test
Post-Test
Handout 2Print Handout 2
Presentation Rubric
Presentation:
- defines the term assigned
- identifies an historical example and individual famous for the promotion of this concept
- summarizes the importance of the concept in a democracy
- all members prepared and participated in presentation
Listening:
- took notes over key points of all presentations
- asked related questions and/or offered appropriate additions
Unit Contents:
Overview:Philanthropy's Role in a Democratic Society Summary
Lessons:
- 1.
- Key Concepts in a Democratic Society
- 2.
- Research & Development
- 3.
- Dear Young Philanthropist
- 4.
- The Building of Philanthropic Tradition in America
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