Grades:
11
12
To identify the intersection between students’ passions, community needs and the effectiveness of organizations selected.
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson introduces the type of folklore known as folktales. Young people identify the traits of folklore found in cultures across the world, including the common theme of "philanthropic giving."
Unit: Tikkun Olam (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Having gained an understanding of the need for the world to be fixed, the learners will now identify specific social problems and create projects and programs to help fix them.
Unit: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson highlights the importance of monitoring speech. The children identify positive and negative effects of the words they use and are encouraged to use speech only for good.
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Unit: Refugees: Finding a Place
Grades:
K
1
2
3
4
5
The participants will distinguish the difference between wants and needs and learn that many times refugees are without basic needs. They respond to a story about a refugee camp, “Four Feet, Two Sandals” and come to a consensus on a service project to benefit refugees or others in need, and plan...
Unit: Be the Change: Personal Health
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners review healthy eating habits and share their learning to promote a healthier community.
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.
Unit: Advocacy-Getting the Job Done
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Young people identify several advocacy strategies and draw conclusions as to their effectiveness. They research efforts in past advocacy campaigns to learn about people, styles, and effectiveness.
Unit: Intergenerational Writing Project
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Youth will experience the pride of producing a finished book. They will realize the value of their contribution to the community. Finally, they will celebrate the hard work and efforts that made their project possible.
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To bring awareness to the importance of partnerships between nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies and how they can work together.
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