Students learn facts about hunger and food insecurity and understand the three stages of hunger.

To create multi-media iBooks with PSAs (public service announcements) that explore and raise awareness about (local or global) issues  (such as homelessness, water pollution, education, or hunger) that can be addressed by philanthropy.

To discuss the wisdom of giving and receiving gifts. What makes a gift or giver wise or foolish? How should you decide what you should give?

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.

To learn how to conduct research and dedicate time to learning about nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, assessment of nonprofit effectiveness, social causes and issues, and related topics. Research time is scheduled periodically. 

To introduce students to Andrew Carnegie as one of the outstanding early philanthropists of the United States.    

To identify the intersection between students’ passions, community needs and the effectiveness of organizations selected. 

To create student awareness about philanthropy in daily life throughout the world using a variety of topics and sources.

Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.

To help students understand the legal aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization and how they differ from other organizations.