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Grades:
3
4
5
Students will explore Native American philanthropy and the Pilgrim community.
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Unit: Philanthropy and You
Unit: Philanthropic Literature
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Grades:
K
1
2
Introduces the idea of sharing in a situation where there is a scarcity of resources. Increases listening comprehension and the use of critical-thinking skills.
Unit: Inquiring Minds: News and Philanthropy
Grades:
3
4
5
Students have been looking for acts of philanthropy in the newspaper and in literature. In this lesson, they focus on finding (and performing) acts of philanthropy in the school and local community. They write newspaper-style articles about the acts of philanthropy that they observe or perform....
Unit: Sharing with Others (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson emphasizes the importance of doing your share of the work. Students listen to a story that illustrates this point and contribute their effort in a cooperative baking project.
Unit: Community Health and Safety
Grades:
3
4
5
Students create lists of health and safety issues. Through cooperative methods, the learners construct an original health and safety survey of issues affecting their community.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore the meaning of honesty as it relates to playing by the rules and making choices that support the common good. Students discuss and illustrate how people could respond honestly and dishonestly to the same situation. They learn vocabulary related to honesty.
Unit: You Can Make a Difference (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will teach children about volunteers and the difference they make in our world. The children will conclude that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Using folktales from various American cultures, learners will determine which character traits are valued. They will also debate the advantages of "paying a debt forward" rather than "paying it back." Learners will also determine how stories move from one continent to another based on historical...
Unit: Make the Connection! Core Democratic Values and Philanthropy
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to help students make a connection between the Core Democratic Values and the historical tradition in the U.S.
Unit: Living History-An Intergenerational Philanthropy Project
Grades:
3
4
5
Students publish their Living History books, naming their books in a way that focuses on the most meaningful thing. They use interview notes to write and illustrate the biography of their senior friend. They use appropriate English language arts and visual arts skills. ...