Youth Activity; Students read about the philanthropy of Madam C.J. Walker, David Robinson, and Jason Crowe, and they begin to tell their own story.
"I do what I do for a simple reason, really; I like to help people." - middle school student
Working with current statistics, youth articulate the repercussions of rainforest destruction and how this destruction may personally affect them if deforestation continues at its present pace.
To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.
Young people play with other children, showing that trust, collaboration, and thinking of the good of all are part of fun group activities.
Play matching games on teams to gain familiarity with terms associated with philanthropy.
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Play a fast-paced game to practice saying names. Discuss the importance of using names.
Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.
Continuing from the previous lesson, the young people learn the next four of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. They are challenged to apply the principles to their everyday lives in a way that enhances the communities to which they belong.
Young people investigate, plan, and facilitate a service-learning project that benefits refugees in their community.
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We are made by history. In this activity, youth read the stories of philanthropic African Americans and influential related events that made America what it is today. Then they create a virtual Pop-Up Museum as an advocacy service project in which they tell stories of Black history and philanthropy.