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Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (K)

We Can All Do Our Share:
Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (K)

Unit of 3 lessons

Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Subjects:

Library / Technology and Social Studies

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Lesson 1 :	PHIL:	9/11genOn; Community; Giving; Philanthropic Act; Reflection; Time/Talent/Treasure
	SOC:	Citizenship/Civic Engagement; Civic Responsibility/Virtue; Common Good; Good Character
Lesson 2 :	PHIL:	9/11genOn; Caring/Sharing; Cooperate; School Climate
	SOC:	Choices/Consequences; Conflict Resolution; Cooperate; Interdependence; Personal Virtue
Lesson 3 :	PHIL:	9/11genOn; Caring/Sharing; Cooperate; School Rules
	SOC:	Choices/Consequences; Conflict Resolution; Responsibility

Unit Overview:

Philanthropy is introduced to kindergarteners in a fun, easy to understand way. Group cooperation is taught through a memory game and hands-on activities. Students are given the opportunity to practice cooperative behaviors like sharing and taking turns.

Unit Purpose:

This unit introduces the word and concept of philanthropy as giving time, talent and treasure for the common good. It teaches Kindergarten students about personal conduct and encourages an understanding of group cooperation. Students experience the beneficial effects when people accomplish a task by working together as a group for the common good.

Unit Objectives:

The learner will:

name a philanthropic act that they could actually perform.
distinguish between the concepts of time, talent and treasure.
illustrate a philanthropic act.
exhibit the skills necessary for working and playing in a group.
describe and demonstrate behaviors that are necessary for people to work together in a group.
give examples of cooperation.develop the tools necessary for working and playing in a group.
describe and demonstrate behaviors that are necessary for people to work together in a group.