Grades:
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Read and compare a variety of literature to explore motivations and impact of young people taking action and helping others. We recognize that we all have time, treasures and/or talents to share.
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Unit: What Is a Youth Advisory Committee?
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: Money and the Common Good
Grades:
6
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Young people discuss and debate the issues related to ethical consumerism and the common good, and consider how their spending habits reflect their values.
Unit: Technology and Community Service Course at the Pingry School
Grades:
6
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8
Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To help students understand topics related to grantmaking and philanthropy through the experiences and perspectives of members of local philanthropic organizations.
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Unit: Diet and the Environment
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Grades:
9
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The learner develops an awareness of alternative, earth-friendly ways to eat. This lesson encourages the learners to evaluate how their food choices affect the environment. Youth identify ways organic and processed foods contribute to their health as well as the health of our world.
Unit: Cultural Competence
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K
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One of the keys to unlocking cultural competence is reading diverse books with characters and locations that represent a variety of cultures. In this activity, young people define and discuss the value of representation. They do an audit of a book collection to identify representation and gaps....
Unit: Grow Involved 6-8
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Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson, youth discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and especially focus on his ethic of service.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
Grades:
2
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Youth Activity: Participants recognize a wide variety of philanthropic actions through fun and active participation. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
"If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of 20...
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Unit: TeachOne: Coming Together for Environmental Action
Grades:
6
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The learners explore the building grounds or neighborhood, looking for places that need extra attention and stewardship. When they find a spot to care for, they must find out who the stakeholders are and interview them. Listening to different perspectives before making a plan of action shows...