To introduce students to the concept of philanthropy and have them begin thinking about how they can be intentional about their giving of money and time. Students explore issues and identify an issue about which they are passionate; they get to know different types of nonprofit...
To give students time to reflect on the course of study each week and to encourage them to begin thinking of how to best make a monetary donation to an effective organization.
Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.
To reflect on what students learned from this philanthropy class and to gather their feedback on the class experience.
To develop the course’s vehicle for grantmaking funds to be secured and accessed by students and to identify partners (inside the school and out) that will assist with the success of a Hands On Philanthropy course.
This lesson covers the groundwork for the creation of the...
Play matching games on teams to gain familiarity with terms associated with philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
Using texts and experiential learning experiences, this lesson emphasizes the reasons why giving tzedakah, or charity, is a fundamental concept in Judaism.
Youth explore the effects on themselves, the community, and the world if the government failed to provide U.S. children with an education.
Young people learn about global efforts for universal mandatory education and equity for girls in school.
Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.