Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Purpose:
The learners will identify philanthropists and their actions. They will apply this knowledge to recognize local philanthropists and the impact of their actions, and to identify acts of philanthropy they can do.
Duration:
One - Fifty minute class period
Objectives:
The learner will:
- become familiar with people who have made contributions to the public good
- reflect on the possibility for future personal philanthropic actions.
Materials:
- Learner charts from the previous lesson
- Attachment One: Puzzle Cards
Instructional Procedure(s):
Anticipatory Set:
Using the completed charts of sports figures and what they might recall of the celebrities discussed in the previous lesson ask the learners to recall three things they remember about philanthropy and sports heroes and/or other celebrities.
- Review the meaning of the phrase “private action intended for the public/common good” and how this correlates with responsible citizenship.
- Assign the learners to six groups. Cut the puzzle cards bearing the names of sports heroes and celebrities so that each group will receive a name and a corresponding description of that name (Attachment One). List the names, but not the descriptions, for all students to read.
- Have each group then compose a short rap or limerick giving details about the philanthropist without stating the name of the philanthropist. When completed, have each group perform their rap/limerick, and challenge the rest of the learners to identify their particular sports heroes or celebrity from the list of names. After each name discuss the possible impact of the individual’s philanthropy.
- Ask the learners to think of other philanthropists who are not necessarily wealthy or famous (these may be members of their family, themselves, peers, members of the community, etc.). Have them write the name of the philanthropist and a brief description of why they fit the title “philanthropist” (similar to the puzzle piece descriptions for the game). Ask several students to share their writing with the class.
- Finally, ask the students to write at least two paragraphs about how they might consider “taking action for the public good” and why it is important.
Assessment:
Observation of learner participation and depth of thinking.
Bibliographical References:
"African American Barrier Breakers in Sports." visit http://www.utexas.edu/students/jackie/robinson/barriers.html.
Lesson Developed By:
Dennis VanHaitsmaCurriculum Consultant
Learning to Give
Handouts:
Handout 1Print Handout 1
Puzzle Cards
Puzzle Cards
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1. I am a famous NBA basketball star. I am BIG!!! I grew up going to the organization I now support. I teamed up with Bill Gates to equip this organization with computers. (Computers for Boys and Girls Clubs)
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1. SHAQUILLE
O'NEAL
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2. You may know me for my outlandish costumes. I am a wonderful songwriter and singer. I was a good friend of Princess Diana and wrote a song honoring her. The proceeds from the song went to my foundation, which funds programs and services to those living with AIDS. (Elton John AIDS Foundation)
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2. ELTON
JOHN
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3. You probably stop at my restaurants hundreds of times in a year. Big Macs, fries, and chicken nuggets have given me the money to set up houses for the parents and relatives of seriously ill children. They can live in my houses while their children undergo medical treatment. (Ronald McDonald Houses)
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3. JOAN
KROC
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4. I had a dream that everyone should have a place of his or her own to live. I decided to start an organization that builds houses for people around the world. The goal of my organization is to eliminate poverty housing worldwide. A former U.S. President helps build my houses. (Habitat for Humanity)
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4. MILLARD
FULLER
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5. As a young person, I decided one day that I would not sit at the back of the bus. Until then, black people like me had to sit in the back of the bus, use separate restrooms and drinking fountains and sit in special sections if we wanted to eat out or go to the movie. I changed that for many people simply because I was tired of going to the back of the bus.
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5. ROSA
PARKS
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6. I am the first deaf actress to win an Academy Award. I have since appeared on television and movies playing roles not written specifically for a deaf person. I travel around the country speaking on behalf of others who have this disability, encouraging people to give them the chance I had.
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6. MARLEE
MAITLIN
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Unit Contents:
Overview:Sports Legends and Philanthropy--Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe & Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (11th) Summary
Lessons:
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- Sports Heroes and Private Action for the Common Good: Philanthropy Lesson (11th)
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- Impacting the Public Good: Philanthropy Lesson (11th)
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