Students see the importance of working together for the common good. They will create persuasive radio public service announcements about a philanthropic organization and its mission, and justify a personal choice about an organization they would like to support with time (...
To gain active student involvement discussing an issue they find important.
Students will plan a service project for children in their community, celebrating respect through understanding diversity, selflessness and cooperation.
This lesson will give students hands-on practice applying the concepts of philanthropy and sensitivity.
To introduce the concept of the common good, and to explore the characteristics of everyday heroes who work for the common good.
Students define philanthropy as giving time, talent, or treasure for the common good. They learn about community philanthropy and make a presentation persuading others to act philanthropically in a specific way (volunteering, contributing to a nonprofit, or...
Students prove that they are not too young to volunteer services that help others. They brainstorm ways they can be of service at school and home. Students identify times they do not need to ask permission to act philanthropically.
Students will define philanthropy as "sharing or giving time, talent or treasure for the common good."
The learners organize a clean-up event in a defined area that needs work. They may use garden tools, collect garbage, or clean up dirty or graffiti areas. ...
This lesson guides learners as they inform a public audience about philanthropic acts that enhance the common good. The learners write newspaper articles that describe their own acts of service and volunteerism or those of other individuals or groups in their community.