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Grades:
K
1
2
Through listening and responding to literature, children gain an understanding of the concept of respect. They learn to see things from another’s point of view.
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Unit: "Antsy" for Others
Unit: Philanthropy in Action
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will look at factors to consider when deciding where to purchase materials for carrying out a philanthropic action which will benefit the community.
Unit: Each One, Teach One
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Grades:
3
4
5
Learners write early childhood creative books to present to new mothers or the local school library/media center to be read by very young children. They summarize their observations and feelings in their Learning Logs and reflect on the concepts of philanthropy, stewardship, advocacy,...
Unit: Bullying Prevention Plan
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students define bullying and observe and describe some of the consequences to victims, bystanders, and the whole community. Students recognize that bullying behavior is a civil rights issue that must be addressed for their community to be fair and safe for all. They create a survey and poll...
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Youth utilize the persuasive power of oral, written and visual media as instruments of change. They make a plan as empowered and responsible members of the civil society to take action to prevent bullying behavior while being sensitive to the people involved, from the victim to the...
Unit: Kids Can Make a Difference
Grades:
3
4
5
The classroom is matched up with another classroom in the country or the world. The students communicate by letter or e-mail and compare characteristics of place such as methods of transportation, weather, resources and culture. Students will eventually work with their pen pal classroom to design...
Unit: Tolerance (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will define the term tolerance and examine their reactions to given social situations that call for tolerance.
Unit: Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World (The)
Grades:
6
7
8
To increase students' understanding of philanthropy by tracing the origin and history of a nonprofit organization.
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.
Unit: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
Grades:
K
1
2
Through multiple visits to a retirement home, or by inviting seniors to visit the classroom, students will learn effective communication, sensitivity to people of different generations and shared experiences while sharing ideas about the common good and stewardship.