Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson helps students become more aware of their own values and sense of self by describing themselves and their choices. ...
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Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Unit: Community Connections
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Grades:
6
7
8
Using the three economic sectors (for-profit, government, nonprofit) the learners will identify and categorize local organizations into one of these three economic sectors, They will write letters to those in the nonprofit sector in an effort to determine if and how their services might be ...
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Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students make drums using different recyclable containers and colorful craft supplies. They write a class story to retell the story of "The Drum." Each student colors a printout of the story to share with a younger child. They decide with whom (for example, a local Head Start preschool...
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is for students to plan and develop a video documentary. Modeling their documentary after the West Michigan documentary The Gift of All, students create a multi-media story of their community and local philanthropy. Creating and sharing the documentary is an...
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
Grades:
2
3
4
5
6
Youth Activity: Participants recognize a wide variety of philanthropic actions through fun and active participation. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
"If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of 20...
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Unit: Treating Others as You Would Like to be Treated (11th Grade)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners analyze many variations of the Golden Rule and relate it to the concept of philanthropy and the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: Cultural Diversity in Service
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Using the radio broadcast "This I Believe" as a model, students create visual or audio statements of their beliefs about volunteering and serving. Each presentation communicates the culture, experiences, and motivations that influence the learner's attitude about service. After presenting their...
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.
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Unit: Be the Change: Homelessness
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students work on a plan to support people who are homeless, and take action to give support to people who are homeless.
Unit: Litter and Environmental Stewardship (8th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify the issues related to trash and litter and determine each person's role and responsibility for environmental stewardship.