Introduction to Philanthropy

Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels: 
6
7
8
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Issue Area: 
Civil society
Focus Question 

What is an individual's responsibility to the common good? 

Unit Overview 

Young people define philanthropy and brainstorm how their time, talent, and treasure can be used to address needs in their school, neighborhood, and larger community. They investigate nonprofit organizations.

 

 

Service Experience 
Young people identify needs and work together to decide what need to address and how. 
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