Grades:
3
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5
Students will define philanthropy as "sharing or giving time, talent or treasure for the common good."
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Unit: Philanthropy in Literature
Unit: Community Connections
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Grades:
6
7
8
Using the three economic sectors (for-profit, government, nonprofit) the learners will identify and categorize local organizations into one of these three economic sectors, They will write letters to those in the nonprofit sector in an effort to determine if and how their services might be ...
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Unit: Introduction to Philanthropy
Grades:
6
7
8
Inspired by stories of service, young people define philanthropy concepts and actions. They brainstorm acts of kindness and determine how they will contribute to the common good.
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Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore the meanings of community and healthy. While moving around the classroom in an organized game, they have conversations about healthy communities and healthy choices for themselves.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will interview a representative from a local nonprofit organization and share the learned information with the class.
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Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Grades:
9
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Students view primary documents to explore public policy on service. They make meaning of the government role and citizen responsibility in civic action. They make a personal plan of service based on their available time, talent, and treasure.
Unit: Exploring the Timeline of US Philanthropy
Grades:
6
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Settlement houses aimed to improve the lives of community members by addressing social challenges and promoting social welfare. In this lesson, we explore how they addressed the needs of the community where government efforts fell short. Many communities still have similar programs....
Unit: Building a Community Garden Santuary
Grades:
3
4
5
This experiential lesson involves building the garden and inviting people to enjoy and participate.
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Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Grades:
3
4
5
Three amendments to the Constitution extended voting rights to more citizens. Look at the language of these amendments and the effectiveness of everyone actually getting the vote. Youth discuss the purpose of voting, and they take action to make a difference, such as by making ...
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners review the water cycle and come to an understanding about the need to sustain the quality of the world's water for the common good.