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6
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8
Students will become aware of current issues in politics as well as the points of view of the candidates in regard to civic virtue and the creation of a civil society.
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Unit: What Does It Take?
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students will recognize they can make a difference toward the betterment of a civil society.
Unit: Working Animals
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Grades:
3
4
5
We learn about “payments” due to working and animal companions and that animals require humane treatment. Students plan and carry out a service project to support animal welfare. Optional: They reflect on the impact of their project by creating a class book to share...
Unit: Make That Change
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Grades:
6
7
8
After designing their own philanthropic projects, students will select one service project to implement. Learners will collaboratively select and design a service plan for implementation and assess their designed service plan using a learner designed rubric and project reflection.
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will examine and demonstrate knowledge of philanthropy and its impact on society. Learners will explore how they have they engaged in philanthropy and become aware of several new opportunities to perform philanthropic service.
Unit: Laws, What Are They Good For?
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of community building, individual and civic responsibility. They will participate in the decision making process of rule, law and procedure making.
Unit: Power to Make a Difference (The): Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (8th)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will develop a working knowledge of the vocabulary associated with philanthropy and awareness of the rich history of philanthropy in the United States.
Unit: We the Community - Past, Present and Future
Grades:
3
4
5
The students will be introduced to the concept of civic virtue and the positive contributions of community nonprofits....
Unit: Using and Abusing Credit
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Grades:
9
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11
12
The purpose of this lesson is for students to understand the interest formula, how installment credit works, and the types of items that might be purchased using installment credit.
Unit: Opportunities in Philanthropy
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the philanthropic career opportunities available in their local or state United Way organization and its member agencies.