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Grades:
6
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8
After reading about historical figures who have taken philanthropic action related to justice, youth write a narrative about a more recent (young) philanthropist who took action for social justice.
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Unit: Wall of Philanthropists
Unit: Early American Influences
Grades:
3
4
5
Introduce the philanthropic behavior of Native Americans through the speech attributed to Chief Seattle, using the book Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: The Words of Chief Seattle.
Unit: Exploring the Timeline of US Philanthropy
Grades:
6
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The Free Breakfast for Children Program of the 1960s exemplified mutual aid and differed from traditional charity while still being a form of philanthropy. We discover and learn how the people of a community most affected by issues, including young people, are sometimes the most able to...
Unit: Women of the Industrial Era
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson gives an overview of the nineteenth century Industrial Revolution, and the major changes to how people live and work. Young people learn about the key inventions and changes that shifted focus from people and their skills to big machines and systems of mass production. The systems...
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore that government and non-profit organizations together help bring about breakthroughs in modern science and medicine. These contributions to the common good require the support of philanthropists, large and small.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify the motivations of Jackie Robinson that fueled his courage in the face of criticism and hate. They discuss what could make some people do something difficult even when they are afraid.
Unit: Civil War Philanthropy
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Grades:
6
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8
We learn about the brave work of a Quaker, Laura Smith Haviland, who used her ties and talent to lead anti-slavery work before, during, and after the Civil War.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners discuss different types of lies and rate them in their severity and damage to others.
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 the immigrant and refugee experience starting with stories from the past.
Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, and Sam, all part of ...
Unit: For Love of Country
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Grades:
6
7
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This lesson describes the military's role in our country and highlights service to country as one of the most sacrificial forms of "voluntary action intended for the common good."
Focus question: What is a citizen's responsibility to participate in civil...