1. To understand how Andrew Carnegie epitomized the American dream of "rags to riches;” 2. To explain why Carnegie chose libraries to be among his first and foremost benefactions; 3. To examine the impact of libraries in America and how they reflect the values of the society they serve; 4. To explain the effects of philanthropy on the United States; 5. To determine how their own community libraries are being supported and how they were supported in the past.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Andrew Carnegie: From Rags to Riches
2. Carnegie's Libraries and the Power of Philanthropy
3. The Impact of Philanthropy and Public Libraries in America