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Grades:
6
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8
Students determine which community need they want to address with a service project. Once a priority need has been determined, they research related nonprofit organizations with a student-generated list of questions.
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Unit: The Power of Children
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
To have students identify the things that are important in their lives as a means of finding a “passion” or “passions” the class holds in common. Students will then identify causes that deal with an issue related to their shared passion. This will guide the teacher in selecting and promoting...
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To understand the workings of a large foundation that distributes major capital gifts and programmatic gifts like scholarships for higher education.
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Unit: Philanthropic Literature
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Grades:
K
1
2
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.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
Grades:
2
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5
6
7
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9
10
11
12
Youth Activity: Participants discover how their time can equal dollars to help their community. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
“My call tonight is for every American to commit at least two years, or 4,000 hours, over the rest of your lifetime...
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Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To bring awareness to the importance of partnerships between nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies and how they can work together.
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Unit: Be the Change: Homelessness
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners examine their preconceptions about homelessness and build understanding of people who are homeless.
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this session, we learn about the sectors of civil society sector - business, government, and nonprofit. Youth watch the second half of the documentary The Gift of All and talk about the issues in West Michigan and the motivations of the philanthropists who made a major difference in...
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this session is to plan and develop a video documentary. Modeling their documentary after the West Michigan documentary The Gift of All, youth interview local philanthropists and create a multi-media story of their community and local philanthropy. Creating and sharing...
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson explores the components of healthy living: eating healthy foods and exercise. Children identify their favorite healthy foods and forms of exercise that help them live a healthy life. Focus question: What foods and activity choices are important for healthy living?