Changeable Fundraising Container
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Measure and cut a large piece or two regular size pieces of Crayola® Construction Paper to fit around a cylinder-shaped, recycled container. Glue the construction paper to the recycled container with a Crayola® Glue Stick.
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Cut out additional pieces of construction paper shapes and a long strip to track funds. Use a glue stick to attach these pieces to the recycled container covered with construction paper.
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Use a Crayola® marker to add details: writing labels, dashes, lines or dots.
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Measure and cut a piece of clear plastic adhesive paper. Peel off the back and carefully place it around the exterior of the decorated recycled container. Smooth out any air bubbles.
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Measure and cut a piece of construction paper to fit the top of the lid and attach it with a glue stick. Cover the construction paper on the lid with a piece of clear plastic adhesive.
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Use Crayola® Dry-Erase Crayons to draw and write on the outside of the container. It’s reusable too, just use the E-Z Erase Mitt to wipe off the dry-erase crayon and start over again.
Benefits
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Students understand the meaning of philanthropy.
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Students connect examples of philanthropy in current times and history.
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Students discuss examples of philanthropy they have observed in their own lives.
Adaptations
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Students read literature with a philanthropy theme, like The Lemonade Ripple: An Adventure in Philanthropy. Students brainstorm and develop ideas to raise funds for needy causes in their school and community.
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Students bring in articles from the newspaper or magazines that demonstrate modern-day philanthropy as a current events assignment.
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Assessment: Students write a paragraph or essay about philanthropy that includes the definition and examples.
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Students bring in current event articles demonstrating philanthropy.