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Participants learn about the scientific contributions of African American inventors and scientists today and in the past.
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Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
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Youth learn about the work of African American inventors who had a positive influence on society by contributing scientific innovation for the common good.
Unit: Poetry of Giving
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Develop an understanding that you can find poetry everywhere: from lyrics to songs, commercials and rap. Investigate the philanthropic themes are often found in poetry.
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
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11
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To help students understand the legal aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization and how they differ from other organizations.
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Unit: Growing an Environmental Steward
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Young people explore the impact of their own actions on their environment and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward.
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Young people research the ecosystems around their own homes, school, and community, so they can be better informed stewards about conservation.
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Learners share what they learned about an environmental issue with the community.
Unit: Advocacy-Getting the Job Done
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9
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In this lesson young people learn about the tools of advocacy for the common good. They investigate the characteristics of advocates and develop their own personal advocacy style.
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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.
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Young people identify an animal welfare organization to research, and then develop a plan to help persuade others to take up the cause(s) of this group using an advocacy type of their choice.