Power and Potential to Make a Difference

Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels: 
7
8
9
10
11
12
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area: 
Diverse people
Focus Question 

What can we learn from diverse people today and in history about private action for the common good? 

 

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Unit Overview 

Learners read about and discuss individuals who have made a difference. They review the definition of philanthropy and analyze the characteristics associated with philanthropic acts. They reflect on their own power and potential to make a difference.

Service Experience 
Youth may identify an issue for which they want to enlist the help of others. 
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Power and Potential to Make a Difference
Lesson 1 of 1
Grades: 
7
8
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10
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12

Young people are making a difference for the issues they care about in big and small ways every day. Learners read stories of young people who are taking action through philanthropy and discuss the attributes of youth philanthropists. They reflect on their own power and potential to make a difference.