Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE
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Unit Overview:
Unit Purpose:
Students will gain a basic understanding of philanthropy and associated vocabulary. They will recognize it in the lives of others in the school, community and beyond as well as recognize their own ability to be philanthropic. Students will gain a basic understanding of philanthropic character traits and apply them to their lives.
Unit Objectives:
The learner will:
- define philanthropy, common good, nonprofit.
- list characteristics of a philanthropic person.
- identify actions of philanthropic people.
- give an example of his or her own philanthropy.
- complete a star with ideas for personal philanthropy.
Notes for Teaching:
For more information regarding Philanthropy and the 3 T’s (Time/Talent/Treasure) please refer to the Briefing Papers found on the Learning to Give website www.learningtogive.org.
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed and Piloted By:
Marguerite Stephens
Black River Public School
Black River Public School
491 Columbia
Holland, MI 49423
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Comments
The lesson gave students a better understanding about the concept of philanthropy and its integration into their lives. Students brainstormed a variety of community connections and found ways they felt they could get involved.