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Lesson 2:

Ways We Give

Learning Targets

Students will identify examples of philanthropists, describe how people give using time, talent, and treasure, and classify giving behaviors while reflecting on how they can contribute to their own communities.
Duration 20-30 minutes
Downloads Lesson Plan, Presentation & I Can Give My 3Ts
Materials Presentation slides, worksheet

Downloadable Materials

Lesson Plan: Ways We Give

Lesson Plan: Ways We Give

Introduces students to what a philanthropist is by identifying everyday helpers, exploring the 3Ts of giving (time, talent, and treasure), and engaging in interactive discussions and sorting activities to understand how they can contribute to their classroom and community.

Presentation: Ways We Give

Presentation: Ways We Give

Covers key vocabulary and introduces philanthropists through engaging visuals, video prompts, and guided discussion questions. Slides are structured to build from review to exploration of the 3Ts (time, talent, and treasure), reinforcing students' understanding of how people give and how they can take action in their own communities.

Activity: I Can Give My 3Ts

Activity: I Can Give My 3Ts

Students complete the "I Can Give My 3Ts" worksheet by identifying ways to give through time, talent, and treasure. The activity reinforces understanding of different types of giving and helps students connect everyday actions to meaningful ways they can help others.

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