Ever stop to think about why charities exist and when they started? Take a second to look through history and discover that giving has been apart of human society since ancient Rome. Jump to the US to uncover facts about our first...

Build stronger informational comprehension in your language arts class. Learners read a 7-paragraph article about charity, then respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

Students brainstorm a list of good deeds they could do for their families, communities, country and the world. They study the role of charity in various countries and then fabricate a calendar to facilitate timely good-deed doing every...

In this consumer math and philanthropy learning exercise, students examine different ways that students can help others through charity and philanthropic work. They list charities, and complete a page of math based on giving opportunities.

Students read and discuss "Prosperity Extends Its Reach, but Not Far Enough to Benefit All," and examine the difficulty, for the working poor, in making ends meet, and propose philanthropic solutions.

Financial literacy is generally focused on personal spending and saving, but consider an opportunity to talk to your pupils about how charitable giving can also factor into money management and how it can enhance life for both oneself...

What is the probability of picking the same color ball out of three identical barrels? If you wanted to design a game that made money, how could you structure a game and what would you charge for each chance? How much should you pay a...

The danger of mob mentality is on display in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Get your class thinking with some challenging quickwrite questions, then assign characters from the play to be read aloud altogether. Links to worksheets for...

In this English worksheet, students read "Put More Babies into Care: UK Charity," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.

In this character development worksheet, students write four paragraphs. Student write about love, charity, kindness and hope and describe what these abstract feelings are.

Explore a real-word math problem with your class. Strengthen their problem-solving strategies by coming up with an answer to a money question. They work in groups to determine the answer. Also, they share with the class the various...

An interesting activity that will spark a great class discussion on globalization and wealth distribution around the world. Each group is asked to accomplish the same task, but are not given equal access to materials. It is up to them to...

Is providing aid to foreign countries always beneficial? High schoolers explore the basics of foreign aid and remittance, including the percentage of the United States budget that is allocated to foreign aid, and the ways that nonprofits...

Students research the issue of hunger and poverty in the US. The class then works together to choose a charitable organization and develop a fundraising strategy.

In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze a letter from Herbert Hoover to a little girl collecting donations to help those in need during the Great Depression. Students respond to 7 short answer questions about the letter.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research the tzedakah model as they read and discuss the book of Ruth in the Bible and consider the charitable acts of Boaz. Students also discuss...

Little Red, the doll that serves as the mascot for Chances for Children, the Duchess of York's children's charity, was found in the rubble of the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers. Young writers assume Little Red's voice and develop a...

Do we have a civic duty to help people who are less fortunate? A thought-provoking resource challenges learners to think about topics such as relative and abject poverty, social responsibility, and charity versus philanthropy. After...

Students research Abraham Lincoln in a variety of ways. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson plan, students use primary sources, vocabulary activities, books, and more to research and learn about Abraham Lincoln.

Students examine the Harry Potter series of books and read about charitable endeavors of J.K Rowling. They explore various websites and look for newspaper articles about charitable giving or charitable service.

Students learn about the eight levels of tzedakah or charitable giving. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine the eight levels of charitable giving that were developed by Rabbi Moses Maimonides. They participate in role play...

Students study the act of charity in Judaism. In this charity lesson plan, students read about the act of giving in the Jewish culture called tzedakah, and give gifts to others.

Students read and discuss the highlights from the background essay on Jewish women's charitable institutions. They discuss the 1921 "New Year's Wish" cover of The Jewish Woman, the journal of the National Council of Jewish Women. ...

When you're feeling down, give your teddy bear a hug! Scholars take part in the cuddliest grand conversation about a teddy bear best friend. They discuss how a teddy bear can provide support when they're not happy—much like children did...