PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Richest Man in the World: Meet Andrew Carnegie
PBS provides this five-part, thorough biography of one of the richest men in America, Andrew Carnegie.
Other
Bridging the Urban Landscape: Andrew Carnegie: A Tribute
A glowing tribute to Andrew Carnegie as a philanthropist. Links are provided to related subjects including Carnegie's writings.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
About the Carnegie Endowment
This is a description of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, established in 1910 with a gift from Andrew Carnegie. As a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, the Endowment conducts programs of research, discussion, publication,...
Learning to Give
Learning to Give: Spend, Save or Donate
This lesson plan will introduce vocabulary terms spend, save and donate. As a class, they will discuss, sing and perform the song "You Can Bank on Me. " The students will learn reasons that people choose to donate.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Rockefellers: John D. Rockefeller, Senior
A lengthy biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., who created Standard Oil, and developed the idea of horizontal integration of business. In addition, it discusses his philanthropy and the good he did with his fortune. From the PBS...
Other
Donors Choose: Teachers Ask, You Choose, Students Learn
At the not-for-profit DonorsChoose website, teachers submit project proposals for materials and services that their students need and concerned individuals step forward to fund them in whole or in part. Funded projects illustrate the...
Other
Philanthropy Uk: Resources
Find resources compiled and made available by Philanthropy UK, a leader in sharing knowledge and best practices about charitable giving. Resources include a directory of charities, a giving glossary, trends in giving, specifics about...
Learning to Give
Learning to Give: Active Citizenship Through Spectacles of Ben Franklin
This detailed lesson plan has students investigating and participating in their communities.
Learning to Give
Learning to Give: The Project Making a Plan
This site from Learning To Give provides information on recognizing need and finding a way to meet that need. A lesson plan for grades 6-8 is included. This site is very interesting to check out.
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United Way
The United Way represents many major charitable organizations. From this page, you can access the United Way organization in the United States, in Canada, or the International Organization. In addition to local United Way activities, the...
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Inventor Andrew Carnegie
A brief biography on Andrew Carnegie focuses on his development of the steel industry. Includes information about his philanthropy.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Andrew Carnegie
A student essay explaining how Andrew Carnegie, born into poverty, became extremely wealthy, donating over 300 million dollars to various charities and organizations.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Leonardo Di Caprio Gives $3M to Save Tigers
Article reports on the actor's significant donation to the World Wildlife Fund.
Other
Chron: Small Business: Examples of Social Responsibility Strategies
Online article discussing strategies to achieve social responsibility and how they can be used to drive a successful business. Strategies include voluntary hazard elimination, community development, philanthropy, creating shared value,...