Students define and give examples of government philanthropy. They compare and contrast the four economic sectors. Small groups research a historical example of government philanthropy or civic action and write a persuasive piece to advocate for an issue related to government philanthropy....
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Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Unit: Phil's Community Connections
Students will research some local community organizations to better understand the real application of the terms "philanthropy" and "hero."
Unit: Call to Action: Intro. to Philanthropy
Inspired by stories of service, students gain understanding of philanthropy concepts and actions. They brainstorm acts of kindness and determine how they will contribute to the common good.
Unit: Philanthropy—The Big Picture
This lesson will characterize how individuals in everyday life need trust. It will define philanthropy and explain how it works toward the common good within family, school, and neighborhood....
Unit: Power to Make a Difference (The)
Learners will develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary associated with philanthropy and awareness of the rich history of philanthropy in the United States.
Unit: Sensitive Side of Philanthropy (The)
This lesson will solidify the underlying theme of philanthropy in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
Unit: Philanthropy is "Phun"
To provide an opportunity to create a timeline for use in future lessons related to philanthropy.
Unit: Philanthropy in Action
To teach students that giving and sharing time, talent or treasure for the common good of their community is philanthropy.
Unit: Bridging the Gap
Students will identify examples of philanthropy in a classic piece of literature. While written for a Christian Middle School, the lesson may be easily adapted for public school use.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
The purpose of this lesson is to examine the tradition of giving and sharing in early Native American communities and to help children understand and recognize philanthropy in other cultures.