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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
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To help students understand topics related to grantmaking and philanthropy through the experiences and perspectives of members of local philanthropic organizations.
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Unit: Civil War Philanthropy
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We learn about the brave work of a Quaker, Laura Smith Haviland, who used her ties and talent to lead anti-slavery work before, during, and after the Civil War.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
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To continue the study of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s influence on American culture.
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Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
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Students prepare a one-minute speech about themselves using an object as a device to share a story and help others remember their name and something about them.
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This lesson helps students become more aware of their own values and sense of self by describing themselves and their choices.
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Students trust another to take them for a blindfolded walk. They discuss what it feels like to be in each role. They discuss the role of trust in communication.
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Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Grades:
6
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The purpose of this lesson is to have students name and recognize nonprofit organizations within the local community.
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Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
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The purpose of this session is to show and celebrate the completion of the video documentary. Sharing the documentary is an act of philanthropy as it teaches and inspires others about philanthropy in the community. Participants reflect and write about the service-
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