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.
Filter by subjects:
Filter by audience:
Filter by unit » issue area:
find a lesson
Unit: Bridging the Gap
Unit: Worthless to Priceless: It's all Relative
Students read and discuss the folktale "The Drum," a folktale from India. Students determine the central message of selfless giving (giving without expectation of reward) and write and produce a play that communicates that message clearly. They perform it for an appropriate audience.
Unit: Exploring Nonprofit Careers
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.
...
Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (3-5)
To engage students in cooperative learning activities to identify proper procedures for common school activities that promote the common good.
Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (K-2)
To engage students in cooperative learning activities to identify proper procedures for common school activities that promote the common good.
Unit: Core Democratic Values in Action
Unit: Pilgrim's Progress
This lesson introduces the voyage of the Mayflower. The students learn the definition of a pilgrim and experience simulated conditions on the voyage.