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Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Unit: Opening Our Hearts and Hands to Others (Tzedakah)
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Using texts and experiential learning experiences, this lesson emphasizes the reasons why giving tzedakah, or charity, is a fundamental concept in Judaism.
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Participants learn about different types of foundations and how they work toward improving the common good.
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Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Participants learn about the scientific contributions of African American inventors and scientists today and in the past.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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The purpose of this lesson is to examine the tradition of giving and sharing in Indigenous communities and to learn about philanthropy in other cultures.
Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
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Young people demonstrate that gifts do not need to be purchased with money. The best gifts are things we do with our time and talent for someone else. They brainstorm "kindness" types of gifts, such as a service or a homemade creation. They make a gift of kindness certificates....
Unit: What Is Philanthropy?
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Discuss and reflect in writing about their philanthropic experience of the previous lesson. They will talk honestly about how they can make a difference and whether or not they see themselves being philanthropic in the future.
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Using Guidestar as a source, young people identify three nonprofits and their mission statements.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
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The learners choose a person of courage to honor on a commemorative "postage stamp."
Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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The learners make drums with recyclable containers and colorful craft supplies. They collaboratively write and illustrate a retelling of the story of "The Drum" and give it to a younger child.