Community Philanthropy: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (4th)
What can we learn from diverse people today and in history about private action for the common good?
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Students define philanthropy and learn about the contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to the common good. They categorize his accomplishments in the nonprofit, business, and government sectors. They select and illustrate a quote from Franklin that they would like to apply to their own lives.
Students will define philanthropy and recognize philanthropic activities. Students will identify examples of philanthropy in literature.
Students will learn about the contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to the common good. They will categorize his accomplishments in the nonprofit, business and government sectors. They will select a quote from Franklin that they would like to apply to their own lives.