All cultures have rules regarding hospitality. In many folktales travelers and those without shelter and food place demands on others for assistance. They sometimes test the limits of hospitality. Learners will define hospitality and discuss its requirements.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Unit: Rivers for the Common Good
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the concept of the life of a river and pollution through the story A River Ran Wild.
Unit: Global Peace and Local Legacies
Students will understand the impact that philanthropy has worldwide both locally and worldwide. The final experiential component will have students celebrating the good works of local philanthropists (Champions for the Common Good), and engaging in philanthropic activities themselves by planning...
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo! (3-5)
The class will perform a Junkanoo-like parade.
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
The class will perform a Junkanoo-like parade.
Unit: Encouraging Volunteerism
Through the use of a fable, learners will understand that the giving of their time, talent and treasure will improve the quality of life in their communities.
Unit: Cinderella Stories (The)
In this lesson, the class compares a Native American version of the Cinderella story with other versions. Students explore the character traits of good and evil characters and discuss the meaning of good character. Students demonstrate what they have learned about fairy tales by writing original...
Unit: Diverse Voices-African American Ventures
Students will recognize that philanthropy is a vital part of the African American community.
Unit: Learning About Philanthropy-Diocesan Standard
To introduce students to the concept of Stewardship. While written for a Catholic Elementary School, the lesson may be easily adapted for public school use.
Unit: Doing Our Share
Students will be introduced to a grant-making foundation.