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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.
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Unit: Drumming from the Heart
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the differences between businesses and nonprofit organizations and key terms used in each sector.
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Unit: Pitch In Philanthropic Puppet Project
Grades:
3
4
5
Young people explore what it means to be an environmentalist. They work in small groups to research the facts and possible solultions related to an environmental issue. The ultimate goal of the unit is to empower young people to share their knowledge (talent) and make others aware of...
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.
Grades:
3
4
5
We learn how different groups coming together for the good of all established the Mayflower Compact. This brief agreement was the first document of its kind designed to bring a community together to focus on the common good. This may be a model for a group agreement written by the...
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Unit: What Goes Around, Comes Around!
Grades:
3
4
5
Artists contribute to the common good by sharing their talents. The nonprofit sector supports artists with funding, museums, and attention or education. We learn how artists' work is supported by philanthropy and nonproft organizations that assure we have access to art. Young...
Unit: Powerful Words Can Warm the Heart
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson illustrates the value of art and artists to a community and shows that art is maintained through philanthropy.
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Unit: Constitution Day
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Grades:
3
4
5
Students explore the components of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution and apply them to their own lives, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the community-building focus of the...
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students identify the components and rationale behind the Constitution, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the community-building focus of the Constitution and how it relates personally to...
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students identify key events in U.S. history and the magnitude of the Constitution in context, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the historical significance of the...