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Grades:
6
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8
Students explore the choices they have and the influences that make up their identity. They choose a method of presentation to share a representation of their identities and how their identities contribute to the common good.
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Unit: Community Impact
Unit: Where's The Sand?
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Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate to the learners that everyone has a responsibility to be good stewards of the land. They will gain a deeper understanding of volunteering and the opportunity cost involved.
Unit: To Recycle or Not to Recycle? That Shouldn't Even Be a Question!
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson is intended to involve the learners in a recycling project prompted and stimulated by their research as well as the results from the surveys conducted in Lesson One. In addition, the learners will be challenged to motivate others and provide an opportunity for those...
Unit: Pick Up a Litter Bit (7th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Using the school custodian as a resource, learners investigate the issues of litter and trash within the common areas of their school community. They work together to resolve these issues and create a plan for ongoing cleanup, engaging the whole school in the philanthropic efforts.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
An annual speaker introduces students to those in the greater community who are recognized for their philanthropic contributions to society.
Subjects
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to organizations that focus on international and global problems, rather than local or national concerns.
Note: This specific lesson involves CARE, an international organization located in Atlanta where the Philanthropy 101 course was developed. We encourage...
Subjects
Grades:
11
12
To learn about challenges that nonprofits face when fundraising for their organization and spending money on programs.
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Unit: Grow Involved K-2
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students learn about caring and sharing through discussion of the book Martin's Big Words. The lesson introduces the "big" word philanthropy (giving time, talent and treasure for the common good). The students discuss ways they have been philanthropic by voluntarily...
Unit: Grow Involved 3-5
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Grades:
3
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5
Students listen and respond to a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They discuss the importance of kind acts and service for others. They reflect on a quotation by Dr. King and apply it to their own lives....
Unit: Making our Voices Heard for the Community (9th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Raise awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and the opportunity to voice one's opinion without fear of reprisal, as principles basic to a democracy. The learners investigate ways to have a positive influence in encouraging eligible voters to make their voices heard at the...