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Grades:
3
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5
Students learn the meaning of the word philanthropy and identify examples of philanthropy in their home, school and community.
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Unit: Why Do People Give?
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Using folktales, learners will explain why humankind has an important role as "caretakers of creation" and will analyze the role of civil society in environmental stewardship.
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: Global Education: Why Learn? (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students take action by participating in an activity that raises awareness about schools that do not have sufficient resources.
Unit: Encouraging Volunteerism
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson learners will become familiar with nonprofits. Learners will prepare for a volunteer experience in the nonprofit sector.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Lesson Two explores the "and others" segment of the definition of integrity....
Unit: Philanthropy is "Phun"
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Grades:
K
1
2
The purpose of this lesson is to practice philanthropic acts at home.
Unit: Sharing with Others (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson emphasizes the importance of doing your share of the work. Students listen to a story that illustrates this point and contribute their effort in a cooperative baking project.
Unit: Be the Change: Democracy
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students engage in activities that illustrate the importance of every person contributing his or her voice in a democratic community/society....
Unit: Cultural Pluralism in Young Adult Literature—Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
Using award winning literature, the learners will describe and analyze bigotry in Mississippi during the Great Depression. They will also define and give examples of community capital in the rural community where the story takes place and explain the importance of family. Learners will recognize...