Students read and respond to a book about George Washington Carver and his contributions to science. They recognize that contributions to the common good may be in the form of time, talent, or treasure. They share their contribution of books from their book drive or other service project....
To understand the workings of a large foundation that distributes major capital gifts and programmatic gifts like scholarships for higher education....
The students write letters to thank donors and sponsoring organizations. The students prepare, practice and present their completed project to a representative of the receiving organization.
Teacher Note: Several weeks prior to teaching this lesson, the...
Students will recognize that nonprofit organizations compete with other nonprofit organizations for money, funding, and resources.
This lesson provides learners with a deeper understanding of the concept of giving tzedakah utilizing primary source materials to identify the manner in which the commandment is to be performed. Learners are then asked to identify behavioral guidelines from the values...
Students will learn about the work of a local nonprofit organization.
Using the plays from the previous lesson as a jumpstart, the students carry out a plan to share time and talent in the community. They help at a local food pantry or donation center. After the visit, the students reflect on the impact of their...
The students will write a persuasive essay to sum up the activities of this unit and to become advocates of philanthropy and of preserving and protecting the Earth. This essay may be published in the local or school newspaper or entered into a writing contest.
Students learn about three amendments to the Constitution that extended voting rights to more citizens. They will discuss the importance of expressing opinions through voting and try to make a difference by reminding adults to vote with their colorful posters. ...