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Grades:
K
1
2
3
Children gain a feeling of ownership and responsibility for the care of the environment in their school and community.
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Unit: Our Class, Our Earth
Unit: Be the Change: Democracy
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson, we explore the importance of each person's right to vote and the injustice of limiting that power.
Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students explore the legacy of George H. W. Bush and how he has contributed to the common good as part of his lifelong commitment to service and through his Points of Light initiative. The students work in small groups to answer questions and present to the class for discussion. Each student...
Unit: Personal Well-Being for the Good of All
Grades:
6. 7
8
9
10
11
12
Self-care and social-emotional well-being are foundational aspects of effective philanthropy. By exploring their own needs and practicing empathy, youth learn to be constructive members of a community from a place of strength and balance. This lesson is best in collaboration with a social worker...
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
7
8
Participants learn about the scientific contributions of African American inventors and scientists today and in the past.
Unit: Grief "Kids Are Philanthropists Too!" Podcast
Grades:
3
4
5
6
7
8
In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore how people move through grief and loss over time. Grief is one of the most pressing concerns amongst 3-5th grade participants in The Giving Square programs in 2023. Note: This episode includes...
Unit: Road Less Traveled
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
We compare and contrast the beliefs of the three cultures explored in lessons 1-4 to one's own family traditions - similarities and differences.
Unit: Building a Community Garden Santuary
Grades:
3
4
5
The book, The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart gently illustrates how sharing growing things can be a gift to others and the community.
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Unit: Philanthropic Literature
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Grades:
K
1
2
The book The Empty Pot by Demi tells a fable of a Chinese emporer who wants to find the most worthy to take his place. What does it mean to be a worthy community leader?
Unit: Philanthropy and You
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend.