The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate to the learners that everyone has a responsibility to be good stewards of the land. They will gain a deeper understanding of volunteering and the opportunity cost involved.

Students explore the definition of community as a group coming together for the common good. Students work cooperatively to form rules and compare their rules to the compact made by the Pilgrims before they left the boat.

This lesson will emphasize why a legacy of philanthropy is needed now and for future generations.

Students will recognize that philanthropy is a vital part of the African American History through the roles individuals played in the Underground Railroad.

The purpose of this lesson is for students to track the books donated in a book drive. Students will use the idea of paying it forward to create a blog and track how far their donated books have traveled and read student reactions to the books.

Students become familiar with the motivation of volunteers through interviewing some of the school volunteers.

Learners will create a personal mission statement of responsible, engaged citizenship applicable to community service and philanthropy. This lesson may be used with a collection drive or penny drive to raise money or goods to address a community need.

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Learners learn the characteristics and impact of the nonprofit sector and distinguish it from the for-profit sector. They identify the mission statement in a familiar nonprofit organization....

Learners will create a personal mission statement of responsible citizenship applicable to community service.

Students will understand that foundations often give grants to fund philanthropic activities. The students will have a basic understanding of the grant making process.