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Learners will identify examples of philanthropy in history and compare them to the giving of some modern day philanthropists and foundations. Students commit to a "random act of kindness" plan....
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Unit: Philanthropists in Our Midst
Grades:
9
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12
Learners will describe the significant impact that philanthropists have made in American civil and political life.
Unit: Dear Philanthropist
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Grades:
9
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From stories and examples, participants identify attributes, motivation, and impact of philanthropists.
Unit: Living History-An Intergenerational Philanthropy Project
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3
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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. ...
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
9
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11
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Students view and discuss the DVD The Gift of All: a Community of Givers and identify the influences and attributes of the generous people interviewed. Students read, summarize, and report on short biographies of philanthropists. Students write journal reflections and create a four-...
Unit: Private Resources for the Common Good
Grades:
9
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The learners will investigate the roles of contemporary and historic Latino philanthropists. They will look at a creative approach to "capacity building" in Latino organizations as created by the 2003 winners of the Robert W. Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking...
Unit: Wall of Philanthropists (7th Grade)
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6
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8
Students research the work of historical figures who have influenced society through their philanthropic actions, especially working for the principles of justice, tolerance, and equality to promote civil society.
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Unit: Philanthropy in History
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Grades:
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Students will give examples of philanthropy as they relate to public libraries. The lesson also will demonstrate the importance of books in a democratic society.
Unit: Philanthropy in Action
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Grades:
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The purpose of this lesson is to give students a personal and meaningful definition of philanthropy.
Unit: Power to the People through Action
Grades:
9
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Learners cite philanthropic historical events on a timeline. They focus on events in which the nonprofit sector was used to make positive changes in society....
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