Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to assist the learner in developing a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward.
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Unit: Growing an Environmental Steward
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good (A)
Grades:
6
7
8
Using the example of Benjamin Franklin’s philanthropy, learners will research the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and analyze why their work cannot wholly be replicated by government.
Unit: Philanthropy—Essential to a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will recognize the value of nonprofit organizations and identify how nonprofits meet citizen needs when government can't.
Unit: Getting to Know the Community
Grades:
6
7
8
To create awareness and generate funding to address a local community need.
Unit: Philanthropists in Our Midst
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will identify examples of philanthropy in history and compare them to the giving of some modern day philanthropists and foundations. Students commit to a "random act of kindness" plan....
Unit: Using Our Talents for the Common Good
Grades:
K
1
2
Students will listen to a grant-making foundation representative and complete a grant request form.
Unit: "I" on Philanthropy
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will be introduced to philanthropy and the non-profit sector in their community. Discussion will center on the idea that personal identity can be shaped by involvement in philanthropy. Children's literature and popular music will be used in this lesson.
Unit: New Philanthropy—A Hands-On Way of Giving (The): Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (10th)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will understand the meaning of “philanthropy,” associated concepts, and the qualities that philanthropists share, especially those qualities of character and personal virtue.
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Unit: Make the Connection! Core Democratic Values and Philanthropy
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to give the students background information on how philanthropic organizations help to perpetuate the Core Democratic Values.
Unit: Are You a River Keeper?
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson will focus on the effect the speed of water has on erosion rate and the deposition of sediment with learners using inference to draw conclusions. Learners will relate commons, stewardship and the roles of all sectors in reducing rates...