Philanthropy and You
How does an individual use personal interests and strengths to impact the common good?
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Students define philanthropy and identify examples in history. They reflect on their own acts of philanthropy in their day to day life.
An introduction to the term philanthropy using examples from a book and in everyday situations.
The purpose of this lesson is to examine the tradition of giving and sharing in early Native American communities and to help children understand and recognize philanthropy in other cultures.
Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend.
To recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
To show how active citizens can make a difference in a community.
Through class visits, students will complete an Academic Service-Learning Project, interacting individually with senior citizens.