Gi-VING Treasure through a Video Project
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
8
9
10
11
12
Subjects:
Arts Education
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Financial
Focus Question
- Who in my community contributes to the common good?
- How can I uplift someone I admire who needs encouragement?
- If you had $1,000 to give to a person in need, who would you give it to?
Unit Overview
Students are introduced to the VING video project. They have the opportunity to create a brief video as an application to award someone they admire $1,000 as a needed boost. This lesson guides discussion of why and how to take action for the good of someone in the community. It's a lesson in mini-grantmaking with a powerful impact on students and community.
Service Experience
Students create a video application and submit it to VING! Their video is considered for a $1,000 award to a person they admire who needs a financial boost.
Lessons in This Unit
Unit:
Gi-VING Treasure through a Video Project
Lesson 1 of 1
Grades:
8
9
10
11
12
Students have the opportunity to create a brief video as an application to award someone they admire $1,000 as a needed boost. This lesson guides discussion of why and how to take action for the good of someone in the community. A lesson in mini-grantmaking with a powerful impact on students and community.