Enjoy the study of historical figures and how they positively contributed to society by sharing research in an enticing and fun way -- a "traveling wax museum of famous philanthropists." The students research the significance and contributions of a selected famous person and develop a costume to...
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Unit: Historical Biographies
Unit: What Does It Take?
Students will become aware of historic figures who have made a difference in our civil society.
Unit: At the Core of Philanthropy—Democratic Values
Using the historical content of World War II, students will have the opportunity for meaningful and reflective thought as they witness the telling of experiences by those who were directly and indirectly involved in the war. Students will also learn about the philanthropic actions of citizens,...
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
To continue the study of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s influence on American culture. ...
Unit: Philanthropy in History
Students will study the lives of those who contributed to the advancement of democracy or the common good.
Unit: Power of One—Everyday Heroes for the Common Good (The)
Students will discover senior citizens in history who were heroes. They will then see how senior citizens can be considered everyday heroes in the community and will determine what kinds of everyday heroes make a difference in the lives of seniors. Students will learn that they, too, can be...
Unit: New Philanthropy--A Hands-On Way of Giving (The)
Learners will identify and tell the stories of historical figures who acted for and affected the common good, and review personal qualities that these historical figures possessed.
Unit: For Goodness Sake, Why Don't We Give More Power to the People?
Learners will research leaders of minority groups who used the nonprofit sector as an alternative power structure to make positive changes in society. They will identify the core democratic values that each leader focused on, and present the information in a creative manner to the other...
Unit: Us vs. Them
Who are some of the people who have made contributions to and bridged gaps in social justice, diversity, tolerance, civil rights and equality? Learners will write about and discuss people who historically have made a difference in the lives of others.
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good (A)
Learners will research the lives of key Americans, from the colonial period through Reconstruction, who advanced science and improved the common good. Learner research will be summarized using the obituary literary format.