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Grades:
6
7
8
Students will understand that foundations often give grants to fund philanthropic activities. The students will have a basic understanding of the grant making process.
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Unit: Poetry of Giving (The)
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will investigate the type of folklore known as folktales. They will understand their origins and purposes, and describe different types of folktales. Because many folktales reveal a character making some sort of a sacrifice on behalf of others, learners will find that such selflessness...
Unit: New Philanthropy--A Hands-On Way of Giving (The)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will match a major social problem with a foundation that is trying to help solve the problem and research its work.
Unit: Children Changing Hunger
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Grades:
K
1
2
This interdisciplinary unit involves working with staff to plan an evening fundraising meal and with the art teacher to create clay bowls. There are many "empty bowls" within a community, and students get involved in planning and advertising for a dinner to fill them for one night. ...
Unit: School Environment and Diversity, Let's Deal With It
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will build community through identifying and implementing an action plan addressing one issue as identified in the School Climate Survey.
Unit: Exploring Philanthropic Motivations (8th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn about and discuss the motivations for giving. They apply these motivations to their own lives and to the goal of addressing poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
Unit: "I" on Philanthropy
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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: Philanthropists in Our Midst: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (9th)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will identify qualities that exemplify philanthropists and recognize those qualities in a local philanthropist.
Unit: Communities in Crisis (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Discover elements of philanthropy within their community and state during and immediately after World War II. Determine philanthropy in their community and state today.
Unit: How About a Hand? (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
Students will listen and respond to a story about a young girl who creates a special “rose garden.” Her boundless energy, giving spirit and continued optimism are infectious and help to unite her neighborhood in the spirit of giving and cooperation.