Grades:
5
Community members share stories of experiences in philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
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Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Unit: Buzzing is BEE-lieving
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Grades:
K
1
2
Sometimes we let negative words of others or our own doubts stop us from doing what we know we can. Children reflect on the importance of positive words and actions to make a strong community.
Unit: Technology and Community Service Course at the Pingry School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.
Unit: Living In a Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
The children select a service project based on interests and abilities, and community needs. They plan and carry out the project. Some community projects may include fixing up a park, helping at the library, helping a neighbor, building bird houses for the nature center, and making banners...
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students analyze survey results, choose a community health need, and design a service project to address it.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to volunteering through a local nonprofit or the service program at their school so that they understand the importance of giving their time to make a difference in the greater community....
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Unit: What Is a Youth Advisory Committee?
Grades:
3
4
5
Using provided evaluation or reflection forms, share details about the service and its impact. A demonstration to an interested audience is a great way to show details of the need and service and celebrate relationships and impact. ...
Unit: Building Blocks of a Community
Grades:
6
7
8
Groups analyze and define the concept of community. They identify the benefits and sacrifices involved in actions for the common good in their role as citizens.
Unit: What Is Philanthropy?
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Grades:
3
4
5
Using the plays from the previous lesson as a jumpstart, youth carry out a plan to share time and talent in the community. They may help at a local food pantry or donation center. After the visit, they reflect on the impact of their contribution to...
Unit: TeachOne Back to School
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners research the environmental effect of crayons and their own power to make an impact. They collect gently used crayons from restaurants and other places in the community. They sort them by color, repackage them sustainably for re-use, and add a kind note. They learn about the...