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Youth Activity: Youth explore the meaning of "common good," which is part of the definition of philanthropy.
"A community is only as good as its most unhealthy part." - anonymous
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Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Unit: Take a Breath Now
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Grades:
6
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8
This lesson will provide a forum for the learners to actively participate in a project that will allow them to become stewards of and advocates for the environment.
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Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to reflect on the value of focusing on long-term impact. Students reflect on the importance of not getting discouraged when their actions don't seem to make a difference in the short term.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
Grades:
2
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6
Youth Activity: This energizer activity helps youth recognize the word philanthropy and gain comfort pronouncing it through fun and active participation....
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Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
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6
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Though a scenario, students examine the steps of decision-making in taking responsibility.
Unit: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Grades:
K
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2
The conversation centers on bringing individuals together in community, as they learned from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We each have individual strengths, and we are stronger together as we share our hopes for a world united in generosity for all. The children bind individual pages together...
Unit: Living In a Community
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The children explore attributes of the community in which they live. They compare ways to be generous in rural, urban, and suburban communities.
Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
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Students imagine they were given $500,000 to award to a nonprofit organization of their choice. They explore options and discuss how to determine which is a good issue and organization to donate their funds. ...
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Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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In this lesson, as a reflection exercise on perseverance, students illustrate a conversation about perseverance between Lyndon B Johnson and an imaginary person.
Unit: Sharing the Gift of Literacy
Grades:
K
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2
The purpose of this lesson is for students to plan and carry out a book drive to benefit children in their community who may not have access to many books at home....