Learning Goals
Students will be able to explain how cows help families by describing milk, food, and income in a community support project.
Students will be able to write a persuasive opinion letter that asks local businesses to support the Heifer Foundation purchase of a cow.
Students will be able to revise and strengthen a donation letter using peer and teacher feedback.
Students will be able to create original cow-themed artwork and labels that communicate a donation message clearly.
Students will be able to collaborate with classmates to plan, produce, and present a shared fundraising campaign for an authentic audience.
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Persuasive Donation Letter with Evidence Log
Each student writes one polished letter to a local business asking for support for the Heifer Foundation cow purchase. The letter includes facts from class research, a clear opinion, reasons, and a short reflection on feedback used to improve it.
Class Kindness Market Art Display and Oral Fundraising Presentation
Small groups create cow-themed art pieces, display cards, and a short spoken or audio explanation for visitors at the Kindness Market. The team presentation explains why supporting the project matters and invites donations using shared class research and individual student contributions.
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