Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is to explore the causes and effects of global warming and to discuss possible solutions.
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Unit: The Heat Is On: A Unit Concerning Global Warming
Unit: Music of the Civil Rights Era, 1954-1968
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will understand why "freedom songs" became such an important motivating force during the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968. They will also see how important figures in the Civil Rights Movement contributed to the common good.
Unit: Women of the Industrial Era
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson will explore the contributions made by Clara Barton as a nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. This is an example of the women from the Industrial Era making a difference through contributions to society. This lesson incorporates a service project connecting the students to...
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
Purpose: To share with students how a successful local nonprofit was formed and how laws have been changed as a result of its advocacy work. In the case of Road Safe America, the nonprofit's advocacy work affected laws dealing with the trucking industry.
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Unit: Getting to Know the Community
Grades:
6
7
8
To create awareness and generate funding to address a local community need.
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good (A)
Grades:
6
7
8
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.
Unit: Sharing Is Giving (3rd Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will explore the definition of “philanthropy,” “hero,” and “nonprofit” and how they apply to local community organizations and civic society.
Unit: Rivers for the Common Good
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners will study the impact of humans on the environment of a river valley over time and recognize stewardship and the common good in a real life example.
Unit: Careers and Nonprofit Organizations
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will distinguish between nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations. They will identify and dispel some of the myths of nonprofit employment. Using the Action Without Borders/Idealist.org web site, ...
Unit: Phil's Community Connections
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will research some local community organizations to better understand the real application of the terms "philanthropy" and "hero."