Power and Potential to Make a Difference (12th Grade)
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
9
10
11
12
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Media / Technology
Keywords:
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
Students write a persuasive paragraph about philanthropy or an issue for which they want to enlist the help of others.
Lessons in This Unit
Unit:
Power and Potential to Make a Difference (12th Grade)
Lesson 1 of 1
Grades:
9
10
11
12
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.