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This lesson will emphasize that beliefs influence our actions. Students will research contemporary examples of individuals acting philanthropically in accordance with a Core Democratic Value.
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Unit: At the Core of Philanthropy—Democratic Values
Unit: Heroism In Literature
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Grades:
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Through reading the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, students will continue to investigate how present-day definitions of heroism have been influenced by cultural heritage and identify philanthropy themes intrinsic in their reading....
Unit: Lesson from Jane (A) (10th Grade)
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Students read about Jane Addams whose philanthropy took the form of advocacy and influenced the other economic sectors (government, for-profit or business sector, and households sector) of the American economy/society.
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Unit: Community Impact
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Grades:
6
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Students explore the choices they have and the influences that make up their identity. They choose a method of presentation to share a representation of their identities and how their identities contribute to the common good.
Unit: Philanthropic Movements in the United States to 1900
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to illustrate how the Pilgrims were influenced in developing a community and American democracy. Using primary source documents, this lesson will take a look at the Mayflower Compact and its origins, and will discuss the story of The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving....
Unit: Art as Advocacy
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Grades:
9
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The learners view works of art that advocate for social change and find that art can influence social change. The learners select an issue of human rights and create a work of art that represents the issue. They write a paragraph of explanation about their work....
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Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
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What is the value of a name? Students discuss the meaning and purpose that is communicated in the name of an organization and the names of people. ...
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students examine the life of Mr. James Stephen Hogg through the lens of responsibility (dependability and completing tasks).
Unit: Book Builders
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Grades:
9
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In an effort to strengthen the notion that individual voluntary action can have a significant impact, students will create books where one key historical figure's actions turn from philanthropic to selfish. They will imagine what the world would be like in the absence of great...
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
9
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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-...