Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE
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Unit Overview:
Unit Purpose:
Students will understand the basic definition of philanthropy as the giving of time, talent and treasure for the common good. Students will also understand that everyone, regardless of age, can be a philanthropist. Students will understand that examples of philanthropy can be found in many areas. The essential questions:
Unit Objectives:
The learner will:
- create a chart listing possible definitions for philanthropist.
- create a flip book representing the beginning, middle and end of the story, The Lion and the Mouse.
- retell the story, The Lion and The Mouse, in peer groups.
- develop phonemic awareness through the use of rhyming text.
- differentiate between the vocabulary words time, talent and treasure.
- learn the song “What Is a Philanthropist?”
- identify possible philanthropic acts.
- recognize that the classroom is a community of people with a common purpose.
- demonstrate sharing time, talent or treasure in the classroom community.
- give examples of when he/she can do something philanthropic without permission.
- state why trust is important in a community.
- define philanthropy as sharing of time, talent or treasure for the common good.
Unit Assessment:
The teacher will assess for mastery of objectives through observation, student work and reflection journals.
School/Home Connection:
- Interactive Parent / Student Homework:
Lesson Two: Philanthropy in Song
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed By:
Lynn Chamberlain
Central Elementary School
Munising Public Schools
124 E Chocolay
Munising, MI 49862
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