Grades:
6
7
8
Students will describe the work of foundations and nonprofits, identify local foundations in the community, and explain why the people connected with these organizations can be considered local heroes.
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Unit: Power of One—Everyday Heroes for the Common Good (The)
Unit: Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World (The)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will learn how to participate in a needs assessment for their local community.
Grades:
6
7
8
The learner will experience the process of identifying needs of the community and making decisions based on the urgency of those needs. They will also experience the planning process that occurs when developing steps to alleviate the need....
Grades:
6
7
8
To gain active student involvement discussing an issue they find important.
Unit: Phil's Community Connections
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will research some local community organizations to better understand the real application of the terms "philanthropy" and "hero."
Unit: Whose Job Is It?
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
To expose learners to first-hand accounts of the function of non-profits in various nations of the world, and share that information with the class.
Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will describe how Rosa Parks refusal to give up her seat was a continuation of long-standing acts of protest against forced segregation in public spaces in the South. They will explain how her action, which ushered change in public transportation, was heroic.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through a study of various Asian folktales, all of which are linked below on the Learning to Give website, learners will investigate everyday qualities and characteristics that influence society. They will study examples of wealth other than money, qualities needed by ancient leaders compared to...
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Using folktales, learners will explain why humankind has an important role as "caretakers of creation" and will analyze the role of civil society in environmental stewardship.
Unit: Give It Back from a Snack
Grades:
K
1
2
The students set up the snack market in their school, sell the prepared snacks, count the money and then use the money to purchase the philanthropic gift.