Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to have students name and recognize nonprofit organizations within the local community.
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Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners discuss the courage and traits of a classic hero from literature or movies like the Avengers, Hunger Games, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners analyze the meaning of personal best and recognize the value of persistence in doing their best.
Unit: What Respect Means to Me
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Grades:
3
4
5
Learners define respect first for themselves, then as a group, they discuss the meaning of respect in different situations.
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To develop the course’s vehicle for grantmaking funds to be secured and accessed by students and to identify partners (inside the school and out) that will assist with the success of a Hands On Philanthropy course.
This lesson covers the groundwork for the creation of the...
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Unit: Poetry for the Common Good
Grades:
K
1
2
3
4
5
We find poetry everywhere: lyrics to songs, commercials, and picture books. Poems express strong emotions and observations of relationships with each other and the world. Sharing their poems to communicate care can be an act of generosity.
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To have students present checks and explain their assessment criteria for making a $500 donation to the organization of their choice.
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Unit: Living In a Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
The children recognize they form a community when they are brought together for a common purpose. They are encouraged to be philanthropic within interest groups, schools, and families to build trust and for the common good of the community.
Unit: Exploring the Timeline of US Philanthropy
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Explore the role of philanthropy in responding to emergencies, specifically personal and group efforts to support communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Some responsibilities are easy to follow while others require constant reminders. Which responsibilities are easy for you, and which ones are easy for your friends? In this lesson we explore the difference between people and types of responsibilities.