All cultures have rules regarding hospitality. In many folktales travelers and those without shelter and food place demands on others for assistance. They sometimes test the limits of hospitality. Learners will define hospitality and discuss its requirements.
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the concept of the life of a river and pollution through the story A River Ran Wild.
Students will understand the impact that philanthropy has worldwide both locally and worldwide. The final experiential component will have students celebrating the good works of local philanthropists (Champions for the Common Good), and engaging in philanthropic activities themselves by planning...
The class will perform a Junkanoo-like parade.
The class will perform a Junkanoo-like parade.
Through the use of a fable, learners will understand that the giving of their time, talent and treasure will improve the quality of life in their communities.
In this lesson, the class compares a Native American version of the Cinderella story with other versions. Students explore the character traits of good and evil characters and discuss the meaning of good character. Students demonstrate what they have learned about fairy tales by writing original...
Students will recognize that philanthropy is a vital part of the African American community.
To introduce students to the concept of Stewardship. While written for a Catholic Elementary School, the lesson may be easily adapted for public school use.
Students will be introduced to a grant-making foundation.