Grades:
9
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Students play a game that involves taking risks and watching out for others. They discuss their feelings in both roles and discuss the role of trust and responsibility in community.
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Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
Learners discuss the fair use of copyrighted music. They explore how downloading music and movies affects the artists and producers who created the pieces. Learners write a statement of fair use.
Unit: Phil Up on the Arts
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K
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Discuss when permission is needed in order to perform an act of philanthropy. Learn and practice a song about giving.
Unit: Constitution Day
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Grades:
3
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5
Students explore the components of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution and apply them to their own lives, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the community-building focus of the...
Unit: Music of the Civil Rights Era, 1954-1968
Grades:
6
7
8
"Freedom songs" were an important motivating force during the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968. Through music we explore the important figures in the Civil Rights Movement and their contribution to the common good.
Unit: Cultural Competence
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K
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We define culture and explore the cultural traits of individuals and the group collectively.
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: Money and the Common Good
Grades:
6
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Discuss and debate the issues related to fast fashion, its impact on people and the planet, and how the issue can be addressed to promote responsibility and the common good.
Unit: Understanding Justice, Kindness and Tolerance
Grades:
9
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11
12
This lesson examines one way a lack of self-awareness can play a role in perpetuating racism and prejudice. Learners identify ways they can advocate for justice and kindness.
Unit: Grow Involved K-2
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Grades:
K
1
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Children learn about caring and sharing through discussion of the book Martin's Big Words. The lesson introduces the "big" word philanthropy (giving time, talent, and treasure for the common good).