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Discuss when permission is needed in order to perform an act of philanthropy. Learn and practice a song about giving.
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Unit: Phil Up on the Arts
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn facts about hunger and food insecurity and understand the three stages of hunger.
Grades:
6
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Students identify emergency food assistance programs and stereotypes surrounding hunger.
Unit: Intergenerational Writing Project
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Youth will develop a collaborative definition of "community" and realize the unique attributes of their community.
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Youth develop an understanding of the value of a service learning project as they realize their responsibility to contribute to the community in positive ways.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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Learners use a decision-making model to identify the issues they feel most concerned about. With those in mind, they explore how perseverance and doing their personal best are more effective ways to address needs than looking at the short term.
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
Grades:
9
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Students learn about the power of collaboration, especially in the world of philanthropy. They will discuss: Why would someone want to work with others? What skills and attributes does it require to be a servant leader?
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
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Youth Activity: Participants will discover how their time can equal treasure for organizations in the community. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
"My call tonight is for every American to commit at least two years, or 4,000 hours, over the rest of...
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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: Grow Involved 9-12
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Grades:
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Writing letters to government officials is an effective way to take a stand on an issue. Young people use advocacy as a form of service.