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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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Unit: Power to the People through Action
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Grades:
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Youth Activity; Students read about the philanthropy of Madam C.J. Walker, David Robinson, and Jason Crowe, and they begin to tell their own story.
"I do what I do for a simple reason, really; I like to help people." - middle school student
Grades:
6
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Youth Activity: Participants will gain a greater understanding of the meaning of philanthropy, and identify at least one action that they can take to better their own community. They will investigate the strength of the human spirit and its importance in making the world better. See...
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Unit: Philanthropists in Our Midst
Grades:
9
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Learners will describe the significant impact that philanthropists have made in American civil and political life.
Unit: You Can Bank on Me!
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Grades:
K
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Students will compare two very different approaches to moneysaving for a special purchase and spending it thoughtlessly. The students will relate this to their own views of money.
Unit: Grow Involved 3-5
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3
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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: Global Health: Hunger and Food Around the Globe (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
Children self-select their favorite foods and compare the health and popularity of their favorite foods. They explore what makes sharing a meal with friends and family a good experience. After reading Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen, they gain appreciation for the warm, caring...
Unit: Food for Thought: Hunger—Around the Block, Around the World
Grades:
9
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Learners will describe how hunger and malnutrition are related, but not the same problems. They will recognize hunger as a universal theme in literature and analyze the role of the four sectors of society in solving problems of hunger in the community.
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Unit: How Prophet-able Are You?
Grades:
9
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Learners will cite historical examples of social injustice and then identify perceived social injustices today. They will identify and share incidents in their lives when they confronted such experiences.
Unit: Time Traveler - Intergenerational Interviews
Grades:
9
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11
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Learners will make preparations for conducting interviews. Each learner will devise specific questions directly related to the interviewee and their contribution to the common good during a specific period of time.