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In this activity, participants explore the work of several nonprofit organizations. They contact a local nonprofit organization to learn more about their organization, what they do, and how young people can help.
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Unit: Nonprofits in Our Community
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
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6
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The learners review the water cycle and come to an understanding about the need to sustain the quality of the world's water for the common good.
Unit: Animals in Sports and Entertainment
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Learners identify ways to use advocacy to promote change.
Unit: Small Steps; Great Journeys
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Small personal actions can be first steps in a life of service and civic engagement. Voting and civic action are small examples of responsible citizenship. Advocating for what we value is a demonstration of a citizen's rights.
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Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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The children visit a local preschool or retirement facility of their choosing to read aloud a book they wrote and illustrated about generous giving. They share a drumming experience and give the drums and books as gifts.
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 7)
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In the final reflection, the learners connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written a response to a quote or personal experience.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
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Learners explore stories about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Unit: Immigrant and Refugee Experiences "Kids Are Philanthropists Too!" Podcast
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In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore what it is like to recently arrive in the United States as a child.
Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, and Sam, all part of...
Unit: Health Challenges "Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!" Podcast
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In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, kids and adults talk about some physical health challenges and how they affect their daily life and feelings. Listen to hear their perspectives and get some new ideas for how to support friends and loved ones dealing with...
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In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we learn about the work and atmosphere at a children's hospital. We talk with medical professionals who treat children with serious illnesses.
Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts...