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K
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4
Through the book Miss Rumphius, the children learn that caring for the environment is an act of philanthropy. The children explore ways they can make the environment more beautiful with their time and talent.
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Unit: A Beautiful World
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore stories about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners recognize that courage is something we need when making a difficult choice about something important. A hero makes courageous choices for the good of all, sometimes risking personal safety and comfort.
Unit: Be the Change: Homelessness
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners build on their understanding, seeking actual facts and statistics about homelessness locally and nationally.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn about food scarcity through a particular country's story.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will learn about overpopulation and its connection to hunger.
Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will describe how local nonprofits help the community.
Unit: Dear Philanthropist
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
From stories and examples, participants identify attributes, motivation, and impact of philanthropists.
Unit: Community Philanthropy
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
Participants become familiar with philanthropy-related terms and a variety of philanthropy in the past. We consider the impact of people who contribute in large and small ways to the health of the community.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners discuss the courage and traits of a classic hero from literature or movies like the Avengers, Hunger Games, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings.