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Project Assessing the Need
Students determine ways to serve the community. In this service learning lesson, students list human wants and human needs and repeat the activity for community wants and community needs. Students contact local agencies to conduct a...
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Red Cross
Students examine the history and the accomplishments of the Red Cross. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students research the Red Cross and other volunteer organizations. Students present their findings to their classmates and determine...
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Chapter 17 – The Great Depression
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages on the Great Depression and respond to 27 short answer questions.
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
Benjamin Franklin’s Community Contributions
Students research Benjamin Franklin's community contributions. In this social studies lesson plan, students create a collage showing things they can do to improve their communities.
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Sow the Seeds of Victory!
Students use the National Archives and Records Administration's records to research the history of the U.S. Food Administation.
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The Role of Philanthropy in an Ever-Changing World: Making a Plan
Middle schoolers identify the needs of the community and the decision-making process used to meet those needs. They plan a service project for the local community and participate in carrying out the plan.
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Philantrophy of the Founding Fathers -- Alive and Well Today
Students discuss the role that individuals have in contributing to society. They develop alternative solutions to problems in their area. They write a paper about what they have discovered.
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Costs & Benefits
Students reinforce the concept of the true costs being what is given up by doing something -- normally referred to as opportunity costs.
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US Steel Gary Works: A Photographic Study
Young scholars formulate historical questions about the circumstances surrounding a photograph about the Gary Steel Works factories. They differentiate between historical facts and interpretation. They create a newspaper article about...
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Book Education, Work and Play in One Building
Middle schoolers gain an understanding as to how the development of different institutions can differ and evolve with time. This lesson focuses on the development of Gary, Indiana's schools in the early 1900's.
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Sow the Seeds of Victory! Posters from the Food Administration During World War I
Students engage in a class analysis of posters, responding to each of the worksheet questions. They identify the similarities and differences between the posters.
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We the Second Graders
Students study the history, development and meaning of the Constitution. They participate in a classroom simulation of the Constitutional Convention by writing a Preamble, developing a government, and writing a Bill of Rights for their...
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Students Involved in the Community
Eighth graders discuss the importance of serving in the community. Individually, they choose a community agency or program to volunteer for a specific period of time. They realize their sense of pride and accomplishment as well as...
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Students Involved In Volunteering
Eighth graders discuss the needs of their local community and how they are being met by the government. Individually, they participate as a volunteer at a local organization of their choice. They reflect on their experience and...
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Citizenship Program
Students explore teamwork, decision-making, and ways to communicate. They discuss their favorite activities, places they would like to travel and set ground rules for their groups. After identifying their feelings toward the program,...
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: History
In 2011, the Peace Corps celebrated 50 years of volunteer service. Learn about this government service organization and the work members have done to improve the quality of life for people all around the world.
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Volunteer Match
This database allows you to search for a volunteer opportunity either by location or by the type of activity that interests you.
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Action Without Borders: Idealist: Internships
This searchable database will allow you to find volunteer entry-level internships that match your age, interests, and location.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Students and Teachers
A variety of materials are available from the National September 11 Memorial and Museum to help teachers address issues surrounding 9/11 with students of different ages, including teaching guides on Tribute Art and volunteerism, as well...
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Energize: Volunteer Management Library
Energize, Inc., is an international training, consulting, and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism. Its Volunteer Management Library offers selected sources on volunteering for free.
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Corporation for National and Community Service: United We Serve
See many ways to get involved in the community and promote volunteerism. Provides ideas for service, toolkits to help get started, and many resources for people willing to volunteer to improve their schools and communities.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Barbara Bush
From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Helping Kids Help the Environment
Define and explore the concept of environmental citizenship through a series of literacy-based multimedia, online and hands-on learning experiences. Discover how responsible citizens can help protect their local communities by...
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Operation Santa Paws: Holiday Toys and Treats for Shelter Pets
Here is an idea for organizing a volunteer effort to collect needed items for animal shelters.
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