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9
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11
12
The learners will identify philanthropists and their actions. They will apply this knowledge to recognize local philanthropists and the impact of their actions, and to identify acts of philanthropy they can do.
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Unit: Sports Legends and Philanthropy: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (11th)
Unit: Philanthropy's Role in a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will discuss important writings in the American philanthropic tradition.
Unit: Community Philanthropy: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (4th)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will define philanthropy and recognize philanthropic activities. Students will identify examples of philanthropy in literature.
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Unit: Citizenship
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K
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The Bill of Rights consists of ten amendments to the Constitution. It spells out rights for all United States citizens. The language in the Bill of Rights is difficult for primary students, so this lesson introduces some simple rights and expectations of all Americans.
Unit: Community Health and Safety
Grades:
3
4
5
Students collaborate to plan, carry out, and reflect on an authentic service project that meets the health and safety needs of the community....
Unit: Be the Change: Environment
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students read about and discuss issues related to pollution, waste management, and recycling. They collect and analyze physical data about the type and amount of litter in a neighborhood park or region. They are challenged to come up with a plan to reduce the amount of litter in their...
Unit: For Love of Country
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Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson describes the military's role in our country and highlights service to country as one of the most sacrificial forms of "voluntary action intended for the common good."
Focus question: What is a citizen's responsibility to participate in civil society?...
Unit: Writers as Activists
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will identify causes that they care about and use writing as a tool to make a difference, using the persuasive writing techniques that they identified in previous lessons, by either writing to a lawmaker or a letter to the editor of a newspaper.
Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Grades:
3
4
5
Students learn about three amendments to the Constitution that extended voting rights to more citizens. They will discuss the importance of expressing opinions through voting and try to make a difference by reminding adults to vote with their colorful posters. ...
Unit: Philanthropists in Our Midst: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (9th)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will identify qualities that exemplify philanthropists and recognize those qualities in a local philanthropist.
Teacher Note: Prior to teaching this lesson, collect stories from the local newspaper about people who...
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