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Grades:
6
7
8
Participants read about the philanthropic traditions of early African-American culture and place the values of giving in a hierarchy circle.
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Unit: Surviving the Depression
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Using primary source images and interviews, participants learn about life and economics during the Great Depression and how different sectors of society contributed to bringing the country out of this dark period.
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to Andrew Carnegie as one of the outstanding early philanthropists of the United States.
Grades:
11
12
To expose students to the history and philosophy of generosity in order to better understand why and how we should be generous.
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Unit: Constitution Day
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students identify key events in U.S. history and the magnitude of the Constitution in context, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the historical significance of the...
Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students explore the legacy of George H. W. Bush and how he has contributed to the common good as part of his lifelong commitment to service and through his Points of Light initiative. The students work in small groups to answer questions and present to the class for discussion. Each student...
Unit: Refugees: Finding a Place
Grades:
K
1
2
3
4
5
The participants will distinguish the difference between wants and needs and learn that many times refugees are without basic needs. They respond to a story about a refugee camp, “Four Feet, Two Sandals” and come to a consensus on a service project to benefit refugees or others in need, and plan...
Unit: Save a Drop For Me
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Grades:
6
7
8
Clean water is a scarce natural resource because pollution and careless action can make it unusable for consumers. Learners research reliable facts about their local water and propose philanthropic acts to contribute to the common good.
Unit: Music of the Civil Rights Era, 1954-1968
Grades:
6
7
8
"Freedom songs" were an important motivating force during the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968. Through music we explore the important figures in the Civil Rights Movement and their contribution to the common good.
Unit: Social Reformer—Jane Addams
Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this second lesson about Jane Addams, we learn about the impact of her philanthropic work and connect it to the needs of our communities today. Young people discuss voluntary actions they can take inspired by Jane Addams.
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