Grades:
9
10
11
12
The students will review the concept of philanthropy through viewing a logo. They will design original logos that represent philanthropy and related ideas. They will explore philanthropic behavior as it relates to the arts.
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Unit: Gift of Art (The): Private Action for the Common Good (PAG)
Unit: Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior - His Life, His Legacy
Grades:
K
1
2
In this lesson, students recognize that they are united with Martin Luther King, Jr. by shared hopes for a world united in fairness. Students illustrate themselves giving time, talent or treasure for the common good. They share the pictures with another class in order to spark action in the...
Unit: Out on a Limb (6th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students review the role trees play in providing a healthy environment and their role and responsibility to protect trees. The Tree City USA designation provides framework and rationale for student discussions about what they can do.
Unit: Concepts of Leadership
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
To enable the student to identify characteristics of philanthropic leadership and apply it to his or her own life.
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: Power of One—Everyday Heroes for the Common Good (The)
Grades:
6
7
8
To introduce the concept of the common good, and to explore the characteristics of everyday heroes who work for the common good.
Unit: Telling Our Stories of Giving
Grades:
6
7
8
Students become familiar with the structure of the newspaper and the purpose of the different types of articles as they explore "stories" about acts of giving and sharing time, talent, and treasure for the common good. Students recognize the types of voices and articles in the newspaper. They...
Unit: Launching Your Ship with Citizenship: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will review the fundamental democratic principles and beliefs of American democracy that unite a nation and promote the common good. They will look to their own school to apply them as a basis of positive character traits and philanthropic actions.
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Unit: What Respect Means to Me
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Grades:
3
4
5
Learners define respect first without any input from the teacher or class discussion. Then as a group, they discuss the meaning of respect and differentiate it and contrast it with disrespectful behavior to self and others.
Unit: Growing Our Future
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Grades:
K
1
2
The learners will use their time, talent, and treasure for the common good by transplanting trees in a common area.