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Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend....
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Unit: Philanthropy and You
Unit: Cultural Diversity in Service
Grades:
9
10
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Using the radio broadcast "This I Believe" as a model, students create visual or audio statements of their beliefs about volunteering and serving. Each presentation communicates the culture, experiences, and motivations that influence the learner's attitude about service. After presenting their...
Unit: Watershed S.O.S. (Saving Our Sources) 6-8
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of the lesson is to teach the difference between myth and reality and that stewardship of the Earth’s resources is the responsibility of everyone. The learners will also use the information used in the watershed unit to write a letter supporting stewardship of water...
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students reflect on their attitude about and responsibility for making fair choices about spending. They use the literary device of metaphor for expressing their thoughts.
Unit: From Struggle to Success
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Grades:
6
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Students learn from examples of people who have experienced a struggle and used surrounding resources to make something better for themselves and the people around them. Examples of "servant leadership" are taken from the Our State of Generosity...
Unit: Global Education: Why Learn? (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
Children hear a true story about a woman who performs a brave act for the common good. They identify the benefit the whole community shared and define philanthropy and common good.
Unit: Friends Helping Friends to Prevent Bullying
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K
1
2
Learners define bullying and describe what bullying behavior looks and feels like. In contrast, they experience the feelings of being helpful and nice to peers when they need it....
Unit: The Important Thing About Reading
Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop awareness of why reading is important for everyone. Students will learn that some students do not have access to books in the same way they do and will decide how they can take action to ensure others have access to books....
Unit: Three 'Rs' to Environmental Stewardship (4th Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students learn how reusing, reducing, and recycling can save resources and reduce pollution.
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Grades:
6
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Using Guidestar as a source, young people identify three nonprofits and their mission statements. ...
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