Grades:
11
12
To develop a basic understanding about the role of philanthropy in the history of the United States
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Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the harsh realities of modern-day slavery. ...
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore the effects of hunger and its role in the lives of children.
Unit: Compliments Can Change the World! (2nd Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
In response to the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker, students identify the negative effects of teasing, bullying and discrimination. The students relate philanthropy to positive treatment and respect for others and consider the effects of their own behavior on others.
Unit: PULSE: A STOMP Odyssey (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Introduce students to “rhythms of life” around the world, including the rhythms of music and philanthropy. They use atlases and maps to find world locations. They create their own musical rhythms and reproduce the rhythms of others as an analogy for serial reciprocity.
Unit: Around the World
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Grades:
6
7
8
Through investigating traditional examples of culture and illustrating the impact of philanthropy in Asia, learners will gain an appreciation for Asian life and society. Learners will gain knowledge of the geography of Japan and China.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners discover examples of courage by learning about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Unit: Protect Your Melon
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Grades:
K
1
2
Learners will learn about the need for bicycle safety through understanding and relating the five basic rules of bicycle safety to others in the community. Learners will become aware of the basic vocabulary associated with philanthropy as they prepare for their service activity.
Unit: How Prophet-able Are You?
Grades:
9
10
11
12
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: Kwanzaa: Unity Within Community
Grades:
K
1
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7
8
Through the integration of the arts, the learners will develop an understanding of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Students are challenged to apply the principles to their everyday lives in a way that enhances the communities to which they belong.