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Together, the participants write a grant proposal to request funds to complete an identified service project.
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Unit: What Is a Youth Advisory Committee?
Grades:
3
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A youth from a Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee speaks to the group about the program, their duties, and the process of applying for a grant to do service work.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
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Youth Activity; Students read about the philanthropy of Madam C.J. Walker, David Robinson, and Jason Crowe, and they begin to tell their own story.
"I do what I do for a simple reason, really; I like to help people." - middle school student
Unit: Lunchroom Recycling Plan
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Students learn how and challenge others to reduce waste based on observing habits in the lunchroom or in the classroom trash can.
Adapt this one-period lesson plan for your grade level and follow it with a simple and powerful service project...
Unit: Nonprofits in Our Community
Grades:
6
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In this critical thinking activity, participants sort ideas and make observations about the difference between the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector.
Unit: Women of the Industrial Era
Grades:
6
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This lesson explores the contributions made by Clara Barton as a nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. Her work is an example of the women from the Industrial Era making a difference through contributions to society. This lesson incorporates a service project connecting youth to the Red...
Unit: Why Do We Have a Census?
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This secondary lesson explains what the U.S. Census is and why it is important for everyone. Every ten years, we count everyone who is living in the U.S., from babies to the oldest people. This gives our government a clear idea of who is using services and where we have growth or decrease in...
Unit: Powerful Words Can Warm the Heart
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3
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This lesson illustrates the value of art and artists to a community and shows that art is maintained through philanthropy.
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Unit: Global Education: Why Learn?
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Through discussion and a game, children identify the value of education to individuals and the community.
Unit: Good Health in Our Community
Grades:
3
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Students learn about nutrition for healthy bodies and encourage others to make healthy choices. Students learn about healthy choices by playing a group game. In the end they learn that when everyone is healthy, we are all able to...