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Lesson

Philanthropy

Guiding question

What role does the government have in providing for the less fortunate?

Duration
60 min
Grade
9–12
Published
Nov 5, 2020
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Philanthropy may be defined as the desire to promote the welfare of society by giving your own money to good causes. Philanthropy is not allocating the money of others, whether through taxes or government programs, to the less fortunate in society. Philanthropy is an action of one individual or one family giving to help others.

Virtues

Contribution

Guiding Questions

  • What role does the government have in providing for the less fortunate?
  • How do governmental policies affect individual economic outcomes?
  • How can individuals contribute to the common good?

Objectives:

  • Define philanthropy
  • Identify philanthropic needs in one’s own community
  • Consider the role of individuals and the government in providing for the common good

Materials

Student Handouts

Lesson Components

ActivityHandout A: What Is Being Done?
ActivityHandout B: Setting Short-Term and Long Term Goals
ActivityHandout C: Reflection
EssayEssay: Philanthropy

Philanthropy may be defined as the desire to promote the welfare of society by giving your own money to good causes. Philanthropy is not allocating the money of others, whether through taxes or government programs, to the less fortunate in society. Philanthropy is an action of one individual or one family giving to help others.

Lesson plan

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Key Terms

Constitution
Founders
Great Depression
George Washington
virtue

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