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2
In this activity that follows the model of the story of Stone Soup, we learn about a mindset that says "yes we can" rather than looking at what we don't have. We cooperate to solve a problem for the good of all.
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Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
Unit: Civil War Philanthropy
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Grades:
6
7
8
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: Technology and Community Service Course at the Pingry School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.
Unit: Community Philanthropy
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Grades:
3
4
5
Participants become familiar with philanthropy-related terms and a variety of philanthropy in the past. We consider the impact of people who contribute in large and small ways to the health of the community.
Unit: Selflessness in Community
Grades:
K
1
2
Children look at Comanche art and identify the meaning of symbols. The children create art representing important ideas in their self awareness and social awareness.
Unit: Living In a Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
The children select a service project based on interests and abilities, and community needs. They plan and carry out the project. Some community projects may include fixing up a park, helping at the library, helping a neighbor, building bird houses for the nature center, and making banners...
Unit: Power and Race in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
We observe how power and privilege are used to keep African American families oppressed even after they were freed from slavery.
Unit: One Person's Trash
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, we learn about landfills and the global and local management of trash.
Unit: Watershed S.O.S.
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of the lesson is to educate learners about watersheds, ways in which water pollution occurs, and how important proper use of watersheds is to them. After understanding the importance of the watersheds, they will recognize that wise usage of their local watershed is an example...
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Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners break down the steps of decision-making in taking responsibility and apply it to a responsibility that is harder to follow.