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Philanthropy and the CDVs
Lesson 3:
Purpose:
The purpose of this lesson is to give the students background information on how philanthropic organizations help to perpetuate the Core Democratic Values.
Duration:
Two Sixty-Minute Class Periods
Objectives:
The learner will:
- identify the Core Democratic Values that are embedded in the mission or purpose statements of various philanthropic organizations.
- give specific examples of philanthropic organizations or individuals acting for the common good.
Materials:
- Overhead projector
- Sample Mission/Purpose Statements (Attachment One)
- Poster board and markers
- Computers and/or printed materials on each organization from above
- Scoring Checklist for Poster Presentations (Attachment Two)
Instructional Procedure(s):
Anticipatory Set:
As students enter the room, have a list of philanthropic organizations listed on the overhead projector or written on the board. Ask the students to turn to their neighbor or nearby student and discuss what each of the organizations listed have in common. Allow about two or three minutes for this exercise.
- Define the term philanthropy as individuals and organizations providing their time, talent, and/or treasures intended for the common good.
- Hand out the mission statements of several philanthropic organizations. Explain that these are nonprofit organizations which are not-for-profit or tax-exempt organizations that are specifically not associated with any government, government agency, or commercial enterprise. Ask the students to read their mission or purpose statement silently to themselves.
Teacher's Note: For a comprehensive list of organizations and mission/purpose statements, visit "Guidestar," a Web-site that has over 640,000 charitable organizations in its database. Go to http://www.guidestar.org/ for some very valuable and useable information. Some mission statements can be found by using Sample Mission/Purpose Statements (Attachment One).- After allowing enough time for reading, ask students to form small groups (no larger than three students). Groups should be formed based on a common mission statement. Once they have formed their groups, provide another mission statement that has not been assigned and ask students to read the mission statement and identify the Core Democratic Values that are represented.
- Upon completion of their small group discussion, each group will share their mission statement with the rest of the class and report their findings of Core Democratic Values.
- Students should create a poster that will illustrate the Core Democratic Value(s) they identified and the mission statement they studied. The poster will include the organization's name, its symbol, the mission of the organization, the Core Democratic Values that were identified, and activities of the organization that help it to meet its mission. (See the Scoring Checklist for Poster Presentations (Attachment Two).
Assessment:
Students will be assessed on their posters. Use the Scoring Checklist for Poster Presentations (Attachment Two).
Bibliographical References:
Lesson Developed By:
Thomas WebbFulton Schools
Fulton Middle School
Middleton, MI 48856
Handouts:
Handout 1Print Handout 1
Sample Mission/Purpose Statements
- American National Red Cross, Washington, DC 20006
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
- United Way International, Alexandria, VA 22314-2045
Mission: Helping build community capacity for a better quality of life worldwide through voluntary giving and action.
- Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., Washington, DC 20016-8001
A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need of adequate shelter.
- Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE), Atlanta, GA 30303
CARE's reason for being is to affirm the dignity and worth of individuals and families, seeking to relieve human suffering, to provide economic opportunity, to build sustained capacity for self-help, and to affirm the ties of human beings everywhere.
- Tiger Woods Foundation, Inc., Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3500
The Tiger Woods Foundation seeks to empower young people to reach their highest potential and promotes parental responsibility and involvement in the lives of children.
- JA (Junior Achievement) International, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4103
JA International reaches over one million young people in 106 countries by teaching the importance of market driven economics and free market enterprise through accredited JAI educational programs. Students learn about the role of business in a global economy and business' commitment to environment, social and ethical issues.
- Make A Wish Foundation of America, Phoenix, AZ 85013
To ensure that wishes are granted to children with terminal illnesses or life threatening medical conditions creating the probability the children will not survive beyond their 18th year.
- Muscular Dystrophy Association, Tucson, AZ 85718-3208
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency working to defeat forty neuromuscular diseases through programs of research, services, and professional and public health education.
- Doctors of the World USA, Inc., New York, NY 10012
Doctors of the World is a non-sectarian organization, dedicated to creating sustainable medical programs that promote and protect health and human rights in the United States and abroad.
- Kidsave International Inc., Washington, DC 20037-1037
Kidsave International seeks to prevent abandonment and institutionalization of orphans, encourages family rehabilitation and reunification, and facilitates adoption. They seek to generate enthusiasm in individuals and government for finding creative and imaginative solutions to the problem of institutionalization of orphans of all ages.
Source: GUIDESTAR: http://www.guidestar.org/
Handout 2Print Handout 2
Scoring Checklist for Poster Presentations*
| Name of Organization |
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| Symbol of Organization |
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| Mission of the Organization is Identified |
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| Mission of the Organization is Explained |
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| Core Democratic Values are Identified |
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| Activities of the Organization are Identified |
*This checklist is provided as a simple example and may be modified to meet the specific needs of the classroom teacher.
Unit Contents:
Overview:Make the Connection! Core Democratic Values and Philanthropy Summary
Lessons:
- 1.
- CDV, CDV, What's a CDV?
- 2.
- Searching for the Evidence
- 3.
- Philanthropy and the CDVs
- 4.
- Where Would We Be?
- 5.
- Action!
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