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Lesson Plans – Middle School

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Curricular ideas, activities and inspiration designed to be taken, adapted, and shared.

Lesson 1: Why We Give

A 60-minute lesson plan for ages 11–14 that guides students to explore the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for giving and begin developing their own personal giving philosophy.

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Lesson 2: How We Give

A 60-minute lesson plan for ages 11–14 that introduces the 4 T's of philanthropy — Time, Talent, Treasure, and Ties — and helps students identify what they personally have to offer a cause they care about.

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Lesson 3: Inspiring Stories of Kids Who Give

A 60-minute lesson plan for ages 11–14 that uses real-world case studies of young changemakers to help students analyze what makes an act of generosity truly effective — and identify the qualities they want to develop in themselves.

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Lesson 4: Being a Changemaker

A 60-minute lesson plan for ages 11–14 that explores the real benefits and challenges of creating change, helping students build strategies for staying committed when facing setbacks and understand why community is essential to lasting impact.

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