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Child Development Through the Age of Six Years

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study the developmental processes students go through from an infant to age six.
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Ireland: the Emerald Isle

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete a unit of study that examines several perspectives of Ireland. They explore how climate shapes Irish culture, reference historical and political maps, compute exchange values for Irish money, complete worksheets,...
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International Festival: Greece

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students celebrate the culture of Greece. In this multicultural lesson, students participate in several activities which examine the culture of Greece. Students study the Greek alphabet, identify the country on a world map, and make...
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He's Donating $100 Million to a University

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of social philanthropy. For this social philanthropy lesson, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. High schoolers discuss social entrepreneurship and how...
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What Can I Do For You?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore philanthropic acts within the school. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students list acts of philanthropy they can do at school and sing songs about philanthropic acts.
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Google Foundation May Invest in For-Profit Firms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. Pupils discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable investment from...
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Called to be just

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write journal entries reflecting on how to impact the common good of the world. In this common good lesson plan, students learn about Mother Theresa, good character, and how to make the world better.
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I'm a Philanthropist!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars study the meaning of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students are introduced to the concept of philanthropy and name and illustrate a philanthropic act they could perform.
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Celebrity Philanthropists

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils research celebrity philanthropists. In this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Andrew Carnegie and identify ways he was philanthropic. Pupils choose a celebrity philanthropist to research.
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Philanthropists: Past, Present, Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students compare the work of antislavery activists to work of philanthropic activists today. Student implement a plan to share kindness with others.
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I Feel Angry or Sad When...

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify inclusive procedures for activities. In this social skills lesson plan, students perform skits that illustrate inappropriate as well as appropriate classroom behavior.
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Clara Barton to the Rescue

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plan a service project. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students learn about Clara Barton and discuss her contributions before and after the Red Cross. Students discuss the importance of the Red Cross and list times...
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Sacred Giving: How?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explain how tzedakah is performed and what it's purpose is in the Jewish tradition. In this tzedakah lesson plan, students learn about the Jewish traditions and how they are carried out through the commandments. Young...
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"Phil"-ing Good

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine what it means to help their community. In this philanthropy lesson, students watch a video and read a book that give examples of philanthropic acts. Students make a list of these acts and discuss the emotions these...
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Let's Walk That Talk

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students present speeches. In this philanthropy lesson, students invite another class to come visit. They talk about philanthropy and present persuasive speeches written in a previous lesson. The visiting students answer the question...
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Making a Difference Globally

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover what the common good is and how to be a part of it. In this community lesson, students discuss the war in Iraq and how people are working for the common good. Students then discuss the term philanthropy.
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Disaster Relief - You Can Count On Me!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars practice stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students respond to those in need after a natural disaster as they investigate philanthropy.
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Johnny Be Good: Earth Day

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students draw a picture of Johnny Appleseed doing something good for the environment. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students listen to a book about Johnny Appleseed and demonstrate their understanding of philanthropy by drawing a...
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People Take the Stand

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn how to be a philanthropist. In this community lesson, students define words associated with philanthropy. Students read Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and discuss the problem and how it was solved. Students...
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The Finish Line

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students investigate the philanthropy of various cultural traditions. In this cultural education lesson, students read a handout about Native American, European American, and African American traditions and identify the philanthropic...
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Limits of Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the importance of limiting power in governments. In this government lesson, students investigate the importance of placing limits on government by looking at the US Constitution. They look at ways that being an active...
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Meeting Our Daily Needs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the concept of basic needs. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the term "philanthropy" and brainstorm ways to help others who don't get their basic needs met. Students analyze and sort acts of philanthropy...
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Small Fish Stick Together

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students pantomime the book Swimmy. In this philanthropy activity, students discuss the main character in the text and how Swimmy participated in philanthropic acts. Students role play the book.
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We Are Philanthropists- Soup service Families

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete a service project. For this philanthropy lesson, students gather with their families to discuss how they can give to others. Students and their families prepare jars of dried soup mix that will be distributed to local...