Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students learn about the different types of foundations and how they differ from other nonprofits. They collaborate to explore what needs their own foundation will address.
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Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To bring members of the local and school community together to showcase what the students learned while taking the class. ...
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Unit: Private Resources for the Common Good
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will investigate the roles of contemporary and historic Latino philanthropists. They will look at a creative approach to "capacity building" in Latino organizations as created by the 2003 winners of the Robert W. Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking...
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
This unit helps students recognize that they belong to a global community that shares resources and interests. Learners define "commons" and understand the difference between common resources and private property. The learners define stewardship and environmental stewardship. They will compare...
Unit: Common Good in Aztec Culture
Grades:
6
7
8
We learn about the ancient Aztec culture in Mexico. ...
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Unit: Sand, Sand, Everywhere Sand
Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate to the learners that everyone has a responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth.
Unit: Where's The Sand?
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Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate to the learners that everyone has a responsibility to be good stewards of the land. They will gain a deeper understanding of volunteering and the opportunity cost involved.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will define perseverance and identify the need to persevere in completing tasks. They will explore obstacles and excuses that deter perseverance....
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Unit: No Boundaries
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Grades:
K
1
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4
5
Youth with disabilities are more like us than different. We all want other people to understand us. In this lesson, youth learn about needs of differently abled children in their school or community and take a step toward removing barriers. They raise awareness of ways to understand and show respect for people with disabilities through a service project.
Unit: Our Playful Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
A neighborhood becomes a broader picture for them to think about as a place where they are a member and can make a difference. Learning that the community is diverse is important The lesson will introduce some community helpers in whom the learners can put their trust.