What is a famine and what are its effects? Students read and write an "interior monologue" response.

Students explore the causes and impacts of hunger, and how hunger differs depending on location.

Students research and compare statistics of the history of hunger and obesity around the world.

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

To have students present checks and explain their assessment criteria for making a $500 donation to the organization of their choice.

An annual speaker introduces students to those in the greater community who are recognized for their philanthropic contributions to society.

To learn about challenges that nonprofits face when fundraising for their organization and spending money on programs. 

To introduce students to a definition of social entrepreneurship and examples of social entrepreneurs in America.

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 emphasize the importance of fundraising for capital campaigns and annual appeals and to discuss the importance of personally supporting organizations which are important to individuals and their family.  Convey the message that the students are all recipients of someone else’s philanthropic giving to the private, nonprofit school they attend. If a public school adopts Philanthropy 101, teachers might consider adjusting this lesson to introduce students to their school district's education foundation or to a local private school.