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This lesson will expose learners to philanthropy in three different genre of literature: a play, a fable, and a parable.
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Unit: Philanthropy in Literature
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (6-8)
Grades:
6
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Students explore what it means to be responsible citizens and identify ways they are (or can be) responsible at home, in school, and in the community. They create a survey related to people's perceptions of community health and poll members of the community to identify needs....
Unit: Philanthropy in Michigan—Civil War
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The students read and interpret and analyze various points of view. They discuss benefits of philanthropy, including justice, common good, fulfillment, and empowerment....
Unit: We are the Positive School Culture
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6
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Based on the results of the survey, the students determine the top five character traits that need improvement in the school. They design a service plan and make mascots using the engineering design method. The mascots act as advocates for improvement in school climate. This lesson focuses...
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson, the students carry out their service plan to promote a positive school climate, then reflect on its impact and demonstrate their service-learning process to an audience.
Unit: Philanthropy in History
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The purpose of this lesson is to point out the character of the people in colonial times.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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An introduction to the term philanthropy using examples from a book and in everyday situations....
Unit: Money Smart Children (3-5)
Grades:
3
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5
Students will use an economic decision-making model to help them decide where to donate money they have collected. They will evaluate what is most important to them (develop criteria for giving) and list possible alternatives for donating the money. Based on this economic decision-...
Unit: Money Smart Teens (6-8)
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Grades:
6
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8
Students learn economics and philanthropy vocabulary by playing an interactive game, Philanthropy EconAround Bingo. Students will use an economic decision-making model to decide where to donate money they have collected. They will evaluate what is most important to them (develop criteria for...
Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Grades:
9
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Students explore the legacy of George H. W. Bush and how he has contributed to the common good as part of his lifelong commitment to service and through his Points of Light initiative. The students work in small groups to answer questions and present to the class for discussion....