This lesson emphasizes the importance of respecting others and their opinions. Activities explore aspects of friendship and compromise.
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To learn about the different philosophies of three renowned philanthropists.
Image source: John D. Rockefeller in 1885. From Wikimedia Commons. Original source: Rockefeller Archive Center.
What is a famine and what are its effects? Students read and write an "interior monologue" response.
and Luana G. Nissan
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We define the vocabulary in the definition of philanthropy through an original song with a familiar tune.
When a crisis upends life or disaster strikes, whether caused by nature or humans, the humanitarian spirit of individuals and communities swells. The lesson plans, project ideas, and links to nonprofit resources here provide opportunities to discuss our response to a crisis and explore actions that young people can take before and after disaster strikes.
Written by Brooke Katinsky Tsalikova
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Video Clip and Discussion Guide: Participants explore a variety of philanthropy behaviors as part of life-long action. They reflect on their philanthropic dreams and goals, focusing on what they can give and the difference they can make.
Participants use langauge and art to illustrate the vocabulary of philanthropy and the importance of the tradition of philanthropy to the community.
Participants cite philanthropic historical events on a timeline. They focus on events in which the nonprofit sector was used to make positive changes in society.