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Elementary School Lesson Plan

Overview

This lesson will focus on homelessness as it relates to basic needs and poverty. Students will imagine what it’s like to not have a permanent home and how to help those less fortunate.

Objectives
  • Students will gain an understanding of homelessness as it relates to basic needs and poverty
  • Students will reflect on ways to help the homeless
Time

Two 30 - 45 minute sessions

Subject

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing



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Achieve Justice For All
Aid the Animals icon
Aid the Animals
Aid the Elderly icon
Aid the Elderly
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Begin with Basics
Comfort the Sick icon
Comfort the Sick
Help Fight Hunger icon
Help Fight Hunger
Help Other Kids icon
Help Other Kids
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Save the Planet
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Support Our Troops

Lesson Plans: Begin with Basics

Educational Materials

Project Giving Kids is excited to now offer lesson plans so students can learn more about the importance of volunteering and helping their community.

Teachers and parents can teach kids about helping with the basics in the classroom or at home with our educational materials.

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Middle School Lesson Plan

Overview

This lesson will address the national problem of homeless in America by exploring the causes of homelessness in our society, various people that are affected, and individual triggers for homelessness. In addition, this lesson will explore the stereotypes around homeless people and the reality of those who are affected, focusing specifically on homeless families and children.

Objectives
  • Students will gain an understanding of homelessness in America and the contributing factors to this national problem
  • Students will examine the various populations that are homeless and the individual triggers that lead to homelessness
  • Students will reflect on ways to help homeless people, specifically families and children
Time

Two 60 minute sessions

Subject

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing



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Achieve Justice For All
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Aid the Animals
Aid the Elderly icon
Aid the Elderly
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Comfort the Sick icon
Comfort the Sick
Help Fight Hunger icon
Help Fight Hunger
Help Other Kids icon
Help Other Kids
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Save the Planet
Support Our Troops icon
Support Our Troops

Lesson Plans: Begin with Basics

Educational Materials

Project Giving Kids is excited to now offer lesson plans so students can learn more about the importance of volunteering and helping their community.

Teachers and parents can teach kids about helping with the basics in the classroom or at home with our educational materials.

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High School Lesson Plan

Overview

This lesson will examine the socioeconomic factors contributing to homelessness and poverty in America, while focusing on initiatives aimed at reducing homelessness and poverty.

Objectives
  • Students will explore socioeconomic factors that contribute to homelessness and poverty
  • Students will focus on initiatives aimed at reducing homelessness and poverty
Time

Two 60 minute sessions

Subject

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing



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