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Grades:
K
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2
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).
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Unit: Grow Involved K-2
Unit: Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
Grades:
6
7
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11
12
Through a video and simulation activity, young people build an understanding of life as a refugee.
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Unit: Philanthropy—A Day at the Beach
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson is a reflection on the beach clean-up experience.
Unit: Deliver Gratitude Day
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PreK
K
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This lesson focuses on the meaning and benefits of gratitude. A book about a gratitude jar challenges us to brainstorm things they are grateful for right now. For their service project, participants 'deliver gratitude' to others in the school community by saying "thank you" and...
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Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson focuses on the meaning and benefits of gratitude. Participants give examples of what people give up (opportunity cost) when they give philanthropically. For their service project, the young people will decide how they can 'deliver gratitude' to a deserving person...
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.
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Unit: What Is Philanthropy?
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Grades:
3
4
5
In this lesson, youth prepare a persuasive speech in which they demonstrate that one person (or small group) can make a difference in making the world a better place or taking action for the common good.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Wealth may be measured in something other than money. We may feel wealthy if we have a loving family or good health. Community wealth may be in relationships, respectful leaders, and good places to visit.
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through folktales from around the world, learners explore humans' important role as caretakers of the Earth and the role of civil society in environmental stewardship.
Unit: Nature and You (Stewardship) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will familiarize students with the Biblical passages that describe Adam’s responsibility to care for the Garden of Eden. Learners will develop an understanding of what this responsibility required of Adam and model this responsibility to nature by taking care of a garden of their own...
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