Community Philanthropy

Unit of 4 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
3
4
5
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Science
Issue Area: 
Community
Focus Question 

How can our voice be used to make communities stronger? 

 

Photo Credit:  Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco by David Yu is licensed under CC by 2.0

Unit Overview 

Through a look at past and present philanthropy, we gain an awareness and understanding of the variety of ways we take action in the name of civic virtue. We reflect on our own past, present and future philanthropic acts.

Service Experience 
We each set an intention for philanthropy and create a booklet for recording observations and ideas to be used as an ongoing personal guide and motivation. 
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Community Philanthropy
Lesson 2 of 4
Grades: 
3
4
5

Participants gain awareness about the work of local nonprofit organizations through research and by interviewing representatives. They summarize the mission, needs, and impact of the organizations on the community.