Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will emphasize the various kinds of nonprofits in specific geographic regions and examine why volunteers are needed in the community.
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Unit: Philanthropy—The Big Picture
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?
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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...
Unit: Global Hunger and Malnutrition (11th Grade)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners recognize hunger as a global community issue and the role of the four sectors of society in solving problems of hunger in the community. They will be challenged to apply their own time, talent and treasure to address the issue of local hunger.
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Unit: Three Chinese Stories
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Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson centers around a beautiful piece of literature entitled, Sam and the Lucky Money. The students observe Sam as he makes a difficult decision between what he wants and what he knows is right. The students explore the benefits and costs of giving.
Unit: How the Community Meets Needs (7th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students gain an awareness of local organizations that provide services to meet needs in the community. Students learn about the four sectors of the economy that provide help in different forms.
Focus Question: How might individuals and society address the issues of poverty,...
Unit: Careers: Living and Working with Animals
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson helps learners explore career decision-making based on the importance of job satisfaction, and to consider career options that help them make choices to best use their time and talents. Learners will identify why people make career decisions and how “...
Unit: Devotions for Young Children
Grades:
6
7
8
Students work collaboratively to bring their individual devotions into a collective devotional booklet that is printed and published online. They also create an audio version. Students serve on different teams determined by collaborative planning to make the final version.
Unit: Philanthropy--You and Your World: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (7th)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will gain a basic understanding of philanthropic vocabulary and how they see it reflected in their lives and in their school and community.
Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students view primary documents to explore public policy on service. They make meaning of the government role and citizen responsibility in civic action. They make a personal plan of service based on their available time, talent, and treasure.