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In this activity that follows the model of the story of Stone Soup, we learn about a mindset that says "yes we can" rather than looking at what we don't have. We cooperate to solve a problem for the good of all.
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Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Grades:
6
7
8
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10
11
12
Youth Activity: Young people watch a video of people telling what they think "philanthropy" means. Then they conduct their own interviews to gather information about the understanding of the concept of philanthropy.
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Unit: Tzedakah: How Can We Help? (Tzedakah) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will raise awareness of what constitutes a nutritious meal as well as the price of a healthy meal. Students will learn that some people lack the funds to pay for nutritious meals. It will also motivate the students to raise money to pay for meals
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
Community members share stories of experiences in philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
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Unit: Living History-An Intergenerational Philanthropy Project
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson is a celebration to culminate this intergenerational project. The children make a final visit to the senior center or retirement home where all the participants gather for a snack and a farewell celebration. The children read aloud and give their published Living History Books to...
Unit: Road Less Traveled
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Grades:
6
7
8
We compare and contrast the beliefs of the three cultures explored in lessons 1-4 to one's own family traditions - similarities and differences.
Unit: Painting Pictures with Poetry: Art from the Heart
Grades:
6
7
8
Young people discuss examples of philanthropy in poems and quotations. They write an expression of philanthropy using the poetic conventions of metaphor, simile, and personification. These statements could be used as the text for greeting cards produced for an Art from the...
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners do a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) of taking courageous action in a difficult situation.
Unit: Dear Philanthropist
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Grades:
9
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Based on researched information, participants write a bio-poem about a philanthropist.
Unit: Power to the People through Action
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Participants cite philanthropic historical events on a timeline. They focus on events in which the nonprofit sector was used to make positive changes in society.
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