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Learners recognize the value of nonprofit organizations and identify how nonprofits meet citizen needs when government can't.
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Unit: Philanthropy—Essential to a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
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Students will learn the fundamental principles of parliamentary procedure and use the procedure to create a plan for a service project in the community.
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Unit: Philanthropy and You
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Grades:
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Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend.
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Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
Unit: Philanthropy: Individuals and Their Surroundings
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An activity and picture book discussion illustrate the tendency for people to see differences as a reason to fight. As we see in political divisions, society can be torn apart by factions. Differences provide an opportunity to be curious about someone else. Factions may also have a...
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Unit: Selflessness in Community
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K
1
2
We each have gifts we can use to give our lives purpose and make the world better. Using our gifts for the good of others can solve problems, if we take bold and selfless action. Even very young people are capable of the kind of selfless actions that create positive change.
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K
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Children look at Comanche art and identify the meaning of symbols. The children create art representing important ideas in their self awareness and social awareness.
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K
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The young people reflect upon themselves as community members and use descriptive language to give themselves meaningful names.
Unit: Let's Make Lemonade
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This lesson introduces young people to the concept of philanthropy as giving time, talent, or treasure for the common good. They learn that even young people can be philanthropists. The following lessons lead young people to plan a fundraiser.
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Grades:
K
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Now that the need they want to address is identified, the children meet people in the community who address the need and others who may want to help them with their fundraiser.