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K
1
2
In this lesson, the students experience unequal treatment first hand and discuss fairness. Children reflect on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream. Through this activity, the students personalize a way to act out his dream.
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Unit: Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior - His Life, His Legacy
Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students will create class rules by determining what they would like their classroom to look like, feel like, and sound like in order for it to be a safe, fair, and fun learning environment. They will come to a consensus about what behaviors will lead to this goal, and...
Unit: Wall of Philanthropists (7th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students research the work of historical figures who have influenced society through their philanthropic actions, especially working for the principles of justice, tolerance, and equality to promote civil society.
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Unit: Private Resources for the Common Good
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will investigate the roles of contemporary and historic Latino philanthropists. They will look at a creative approach to "capacity building" in Latino organizations as created by the 2003 winners of the Robert W. Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking...
Unit: Concepts of Leadership
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
To enable students to understand the conflicts in society between economic and environmental interests and the role of the citizen in government.
Unit: Impact of Giving
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners investigate local and global hunger issues, and learn about nonprofits in the community. Through interviews, research, and videos, students create visual representations of facts and issues related to hunger. Students examine root causes and effects, and learn about the Sustainable...
Unit: Constitution Day
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students identify the components and rationale behind the Constitution, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the community-building focus of the Constitution and how it relates personally to...
Unit: Building a Mini-Park and Bird Sanctuary
Grades:
3
4
5
Through the use of a trade book, students see that a garden is a place where an individual can go for inner peace and solitude. They will see that a garden is to be shared with other people and wildlife, such as butterflies and birds....
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students define honesty as fairness and straightforward conduct. They look for examples in a story and debate the merits and mistakes of the main character.
Unit: Investing In Others (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students explore the ways people around the world earn and spend money. They brainstorm possible careers and graph their personal interests on a class graph....