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6
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Youth learn about basic human rights and discuss whether everyone deserves these rights. In addition, they reflect on examples of human kindness and collective action for the common good.
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Unit: A Voice for Children
Unit: Civil War Philanthropy
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Grades:
6
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8
Young people read about the talents and interests of people who took action for the common good during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The youth identify some of their own talents and match them to nonprofit organizations they can support today.
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Grades:
6
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We learn about organizations that responded to needs and increased social awareness during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Unit: Power to the People through Action
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9
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Participants research leaders who used the nonprofit sector as an alternative power structure to make positive changes in society. They will identify the Core Democratic Values that each leader focused on.
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Grades:
9
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11
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We define the nonprofit, or third, sector and explain why it is important as an alternative power structure.
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Unit: Three Chinese Stories
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K
1
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In the book, Sam and the Lucky Money, we observe Sam as he makes a difficult decision between what he wants and what he knows is right. The children explore the benefits and costs of giving.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our Community
Grades:
6
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8
In this critical thinking activity, participants sort ideas and make observations about the difference between the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector.
Unit: Be the Change: Personal Health
Grades:
9
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Learners review healthy eating habits and share their learning to promote a healthier community.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
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6
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Youth Activity: Young people watch a video of people telling what they think "philanthropy" means. Then they conduct their own interviews to gather information about the understanding of the concept of philanthropy.
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Unit: Exploring the Timeline of US Philanthropy
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6
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Explore the role of philanthropy in responding to emergencies, specifically personal and group efforts to support communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.