Grades:
6
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8
Using Guidestar as a source, young people identify three nonprofits and their mission statements. ...
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Unit: Farm to Table and Food Production
Grades:
6
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Students view a film and explore facts and research about hunger. They brainstorm what they know and need to know (KWL). Then, they receive a challenge in the form of a letter to research and propose solutions to food insecurity related to food production.
Unit: Community Table-Community Ties (3rd Grade)
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3
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We brainstorm community needs and how they may be addressed. Then we explore why taking action is good for the giver, the person receiving the gift, and the community. They ogether we make a plan and take action to address a community need related to hunger or homelessness....
Unit: Welcome Home
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6
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The students gain a background understanding of Habitat for Humanity as both a global and local organization. As advocates, they raise awareness of the issue of poverty and affordable housing in their community.
Unit: Be the Change: Workplace Readiness
Grades:
9
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Students will learn what it means to be "professional" in various workplace environments and will continue to prepare to seek employment....
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The students will write a "Safe Water" pledge and may choose to sign it indicating action they will personally take to assure sustainable, safe water. They will create persuasive products to share their knowledge of issues around safe drinking water.
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Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
These activities help youth see the web of communities to which they belong and define what it means to be a member of a community.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty at Westminster...
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
Grades:
2
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Youth Activity: Participants will know the definition of philanthropy, and be able to recognize philanthropic traits and actions. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
“Say it again! Say it loud! Philanthropy makes me proud!” ~ Janet...
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Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.
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Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
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Students trust another to take them for a blindfolded walk. They discuss what it feels like to be in each role. They discuss the role of trust in communication.
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