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Children recognize an act of philanthropy in literature and discuss ways to make the world more beautiful with acts of philanthropy.
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Students describe elements of personal health and fitness and relate this to the health of the community, recognizing that the elements of a healthy community are good for all members. The students identify the availability of healthy foods and practices in the school, neighborhood, and home...
Grade Levels:
6
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8
Learners identify business, governmental, nonprofit and/or individual efforts to keep our water supply clean and promote the common good. Learners will describe water as a scarce natural resource and share techniques for water conservation that everyone can use.
Subjects
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Science
Social Studies
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Using the plays from the previous lesson as a jumpstart, youth carry out a plan to share time and talent in the community. They may help at a local food pantry or donation center. After the visit, they reflect on the impact of their contribution to...
Grades:
3
4
5
Young people learn about philanthropy through the book Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen and a visit from a nonprofit representative.
Grades:
3
4
5
In this lesson, young people identify idioms in the book Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen. They discuss the meanings of idioms and talk about hurtful language in the literal meaning of some idioms. They may playfully modify idioms to reflect a philanthropic heart.
Grade Levels:
3
4
5
Young people gain an understanding of philanthropy and the issue of hunger through the book Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen. They learn about a local nonprofit organization, such as a soup kitchen or food pantry.
Subjects
Arts Education
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson introduces ways to respond with empathy and generosity to a natural disaster. Young people learn about civic responsibility and addressing needs. They define vocabulary terms philanthropy, spend, save, and donate.
Grade Levels:
K
1
2
The most effective way to help people recover from a natural disaster may be to donate funds. This lesson introduces vocabulary terms spend, save, and donate and explores different styles of philanthropy.
Subjects
Arts Education
Language Arts
Mathematics
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson guides learners as they inform a public audience about philanthropic acts that enhance the common good. The learners write newspaper articles that describe acts of service and volunteerism in their community.