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Lesson 4:

Impacting Others Locally, Nationally, and Globally

Learning Targets

Students will identify ways to make a local, national, and/or global impact by researching needs and determining how their 3Ts can support philanthropic efforts at each level.
Duration 20–30 MINS
Downloads Lesson Plan, Presentation & Impacting Others - Student Worksheet
Materials Student Worksheet, Electronic Devices, Presentation Slides

Downloadable Materials

Lesson Plan: Local, National, and Global Philanthropy

Lesson Plan: Local, National, and Global Philanthropy

Introduces local, national, and global philanthropic reach through a video about Oak Lawn Middle School students raising funds for a library in Zimbabwe. Students divide into researcher role groups to identify needs and 3T donation opportunities at each geographic level.

Presentation: How Far Do You Want to Reach?

Presentation: How Far Do You Want to Reach?

Explores local, national, and global philanthropic impact. Features Oak Lawn Middle School Project Heart Spotlight video on real student-led global change, then students do a group activity and research on needs locally, nationally, and globally. Closes with a 'What Will You Do?' reflection.

Activity: Impacting Others - Student Worksheet

Activity: Impacting Others - Student Worksheet

Two-section worksheet. Warm-Up: students identify needs at local, national, and global levels. Activity: students choose a need at each level, describe how their 3Ts can help, and identify ways to motivate others and potential partner organizations.

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