The purpose of this unit is for students to recognize the value of the arts and identify philanthropists who give time, talent or treasure to support the arts. Students also find ways to personally “give back” through small acts of kindness.

Service Experience

Students create posters defining and giving examples of philanthropy in order to raise awareness in the school community of philanthropy and its benefits. Students make a classroom goal in which they commit to “passing on” acts of kindness in the classroom, school and at home.

Lessons in This Unit

Philanthropy — What Is It?

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Why Do People Give?

Lesson 1 of 3

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Students learn the meaning of the word philanthropy and identify examples of philanthropy in their home, school and community.

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Why Do People Give?

Lesson 2 of 3

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This lesson introduces the concepts of supporting the arts and artists “giving back.” This lesson also introduces the concept of serial reciprocity—when someone does something kind for you, you pass on an act of kindness to someone else.

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Celebrity Philanthropists

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Why Do People Give?

Lesson 3 of 3

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Students learn about foundations and conduct research on one celebrity who acts as a philanthropist including the motivations for their giving.

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