Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through folktales from around the world, learners explore humans' important role as caretakers of the Earth and the role of civil society in environmental stewardship.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
There are times when a person learns that it is better not to give a generous gift at all if it will be disrespected by the receiver. There are also times a person may realize too late that there is a cost for bad behavior.
Unit: Building a Caring and Inclusive Classroom
Grades:
K
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5
At the beginning of the year we get to create our classroom community. We get to decide how we will learn and grow and play with each other for the rest of the year. This is a new beginning for all. As we start to...
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To reflect on what students learned from this philanthropy class and to gather their feedback on the class experience.
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Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
Grades:
2
3
4
5
6
Youth Activity: This energizer activity helps youth recognize the word philanthropy and gain comfort pronouncing it through fun and active participation.
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Unit: Early American Influences
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: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson highlights the importance of monitoring speech. The children identify positive and negative effects of the words they use and are encouraged to use speech only for good.
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Unit: Grow Involved K-2
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Grades:
K
1
2
Children learn about caring and sharing through discussion of the book Martin's Big Words. The lesson introduces the "big" word philanthropy (giving time, talent, and treasure for the common good).
Unit: Global Education: Why Learn?
Grades:
K
1
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5
Through discussion and a game, children identify the value of education to individuals and the community.
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Grades:
K
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Learners talk about the uses of water and understand its importance to our world.