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Students will examine the role and impact of nonprofit organizations within their community and prepare to interview representatives.
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Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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Grades:
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Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend.
Unit: Encouraging Community Engagement
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Through a fable, learners discuss how generosity improves the quality of life in their communities.
Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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The children visit a local preschool or retirement facility of their choosing to read aloud a book they wrote and illustrated about generous giving. They share a drumming experience and give the drums and books as gifts.
Unit: Immigrant and Refugee Experiences "Kids Are Philanthropists Too!" Podcast
Grades:
3
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In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore what it is like to recently arrive in the United States as a child.
Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, and Sam, all part of...
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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In this lesson, we recognize that we all have biases and privileges. It is helpful to be aware of them so we see them as part of our identity and not a reason to judge or discriminate.
Unit: Do Not Stand Idly By (Private-Religious)
Grades:
3
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5
A concept known in Hebrew as tikkun olam practices the idea that everyone must play a role in perfecting the world. Modeling the concept of tikkun olam as a collaborative effort helps youth understand that they can shape their surroundings.
Unit: Teaching Tolerance (Private-Religious)
Grades:
3
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Through discussion of the book The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss, we learn about tolerance and the value of diversity in community.
Unit: Poetry for the Common Good
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K
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We find poetry everywhere: lyrics to songs, commercials, and picture books. Poems express strong emotions and observations of relationships with each other and the world. Sharing their poems to communicate care can be an act of generosity.
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Unit: Philanthropic Literature
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The book the Rainbow Fish tells the story of a fish who learns to give a little of himself for the sake of others. We discuss the impact of giving something you value to make a better community.