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We define culture and explore the cultural traits of individuals and the group collectively.
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Unit: Cultural Competence
Unit: Giving to Others (Tzedakah) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
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12
The purpose of this lesson is to teach learners how to give charity, to whom one should give charity, and to what extent/amount of charity is to be given. The lesson follows the examples and teachings of Maimonides (the Rambam) as well as interpretations and extensions of ancient Biblical laws...
Unit: Growing an Environmental Steward
Grades:
9
10
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Learners share what they learned about an environmental issue with the community.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the concept of philanthropy and have them begin thinking about how they can be intentional about their giving of money and time. Students explore issues and identify an issue about which they are passionate; they get to know different types of nonprofit...
Grades:
11
12
To create multi-media iBooks with PSAs (public service announcements) that explore and raise awareness about (local or global) issues (such as homelessness, water pollution, education, or hunger) that can be addressed by philanthropy.
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
Discussion of the book The Three Questions guides youth to be aware of people and needs around them and the importance of service as a response to the needs of others.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty at Westminster
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Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
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Students explore the causes and impacts of hunger, and how hunger differs depending on location.
Unit: The Power of Children
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Grades:
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In this lesson, students dream big and envision what it would look like to have the problem solved. They discuss steps to take and what they need to learn in order to accomplish the task. They take personal responsibility for carrying out the expectations they set for the final service-learning...
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Unit: What Is a Youth Advisory Committee?
Grades:
3
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Read and compare a variety of literature to explore motivations and impact of young people taking action and helping others. We recognize that we all have time, treasures and/or talents to share.
Unit: One Person's Trash
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Grades:
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The learners identify a common area where trash accumulates and plan a clean-up project.
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