Research a charitable organization and write a newspaper article discussing the history of the organization, special projects in which this organization is involved, and ways in which a person can get involved in this organization. Fine Arts -Create posters or other creative displays portraying the act of giving to others. Global History -Research international organizations created to offer money and other types of aid to countries worldwide. Mathematics -Create a graph that illustrates the money donated to The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund on a daily basis. This information accompanies the articles printed in The Times.
Students can also calculate percentage increases on a daily or weekly bases.
Compare the monies that are used for administrative costs to the monies that go directly to people or to services. Create a pie chart or other type of graph illustrating your findings. Keep a log of instances of service and helping others demonstrated on television programs over the course of a week. Teaching with The Times - Select a New York Times article from the national or international section that you feel either exemplifies the idea of charity and service or discusses a person or persons who you would categorize as someone in need. Write about the article, reflecting on the notions of giving and receiving charity in this specific instance.