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Heroes and Celebrities
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Strand PHIL.I Definitions of Philanthropy
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Standard DP 01. Define Philanthropy
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Benchmark E.1 Define philanthropy as the giving and sharing of time, talent, or treasure intended for the common good.
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Benchmark E.2 Define philanthropy and charity.
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Strand PHIL.II Philanthropy and Civil Society
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Standard PCS 03. Philanthropy and Economics
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Benchmark E.11 Describe the difference between volunteer and paid labor.
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Standard PCS 07. Skills of Civic Engagement
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Benchmark E.4 Analyze information to differentiate fact from opinion based on the investigation of issues related to the common good.
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This lesson compares heroes and celebrities.
Duration:
PrintOne 45-Minute Class Session
Objectives:
The learners will
- define vocabulary terms: celebrity, charity, service, volunteer, hero, leader, role model, and philanthropy.
- differentiate between "hero" and "celebrity" using a Venn diagram.
Materials:
- list of vocabulary terms and definitions
- Index cards
- Venn Diagram sheet
- Heroes and Celebrities Vocabulary Quiz (see handout)
Instructions:
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Anticipatory Set:
Ask youth to name someone they consider a hero and write the brainstormed names on the board. Examples: fireman, policeman, mom, dad, as well as specific names such as Beyonce, Mother Theresa, Barak Obama, etc. (Students will generally name sports and entertainment figures.)
Together try to identify characteristics of a hero. Examples: courageous, unselfish, generous, caring, selfless, a volunteer, someone who goes above and beyond, stands for achievement, gives to society or the community.
- Display the following characteristics for a hero:
- A hero does things to help others.
- A hero contributes to society in a positive way.
- A hero doesn't always seek recognition for their good.
- A hero doesn't usually receive money and may not receive status for the deed.
- The work a hero performs often goes unnoticed.
- A hero may or may not be recognized by the media.
- A hero uses talents or abilities to impact others or society in a positive way.
- Display the following characteristics for a celebrity:
- A celebrity is highly visible-well known.
- A celebrity is usually recognized for some form of talent, beauty, or material quality.
- A celebrity is usually recognized for a performance.
- A celebrity's image or recognition in the media may change.
- Display the following characteristics for a hero:
- Together sort the list of brainstormed heroes/heroines into the proper categories. Discuss why they fit as celebrity or hero.
- Perhaps some names could be placed in both. Discuss whether it is okay to fit in both. Can a celebrity use their fame for good?
Introduce the following vocabulary words:
- celebrity - (noun)1. A highly visible person, usually recognized for some form of talent, beauty, or quality
- charity - (noun)2. Tolerance or understanding in judging others. 3. The giving of money or other help to needy people. 4. A group or fund organized to help needy people.service - (noun)1. The act or work of helping others; aid.2. Work or employment for someone else.3. Benefit or use - work that helps other people
- volunteer - (noun)1. Someone who does a job or gives services freely and usually without pay.2. (verb) to give or offer usually without being asked
- hero - (noun)1. Any person admired for great courage, nobility, qualities, or achievements and regarded as an ideal or model
- leader - (noun)1. A person that shows the way or directs others.2. To guide or direct by influence to do something.3. To be at the first or head of
- role-model - (noun)1. A person who is usually successful or inspiring in some social role, job, position, and so serves as a model for others
- philanthropy - (noun)1. Private action for the public or common good
Practice using vocabulary terms in sentences. This activity may be written, or place each vocabulary term on an index card.
- Assign small groups (3-4); pass out index cards, asking each group to work cooperatively to come up with a sentence for each word on their index cards.
- Groups share sentences. The class identifies the correct vocabulary term from the sentence.
Assessment:
- Students fill out a Venn Diagram, comparing the word "celebrity" with the word "hero," identifying at least three traits for each word.
- "Heroes and Celebrities Vocabulary Quiz" (see handout).