Lesson 1: Hmmm—What is Philanthropy?
Handout 1

Philanthropy "What is My Place?"

 

1. Describe a hypothetical situation in which a person would act in an "Altruistic" way.




2. Melanie is a senior in high school who is in psychology as an elective social studies class and technical report writing for her senior English class. She is on the yearbook staff as a photographer and is on a track team. Her school is the site of this year's state Teen Para Olympics. Melanie wants to volunteer. Give two examples of ways Melanie can contribute her:

  In the Planning During the Event
Time:


   
Talent:


   
Treasure:


   


3. Identify five characteristics of your school and local community.

  My School My Community
a.  


 
b.  


 
c.  


 
d.  


 
e.  


 


4. Cite in correct paragraph structure, using a topic sentence, three reasons each one of us is responsible for the common good.