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Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Unit: Sharing Our World
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Grades:
3
4
5
Through a variety of literature, students will develop an understanding and awareness of the many types of wildlife that coexist with people in and around an urban area. Students will gain knowledge of how they can be instrumental in maintaining a healthy environment for humans and wildlife that...
Unit: Inquiring Minds: News and Philanthropy
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3
4
5
Students analyze the format and structure of newspaper articles. Then, they rewrite events from literature into news stories about acts of kindness.
Unit: Superheroes as Philanthropists
Grades:
9
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11
12
Students will understand the difference between a theme, a moral, and a topic, and to be able to identify the theme of a piece of literature.
Unit: Sensitive Side of Philanthropy (The)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson will solidify the underlying theme of philanthropy in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
Unit: Bridging the Gap
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Grades:
6
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8
This lesson will expose students to philanthropic needs and actions in literature and evaluate them in an essay. While written for a Christian Middle School, the lesson may be easily adapted for public school use.
Unit: Just What Is a YAC (Youth Advisory Committee)?
Grades:
3
4
5
To introduce students to the idea of helping others and to have them understand that they can also be philanthropic. (They have time, treasures and/or talents to share.)
Unit: Growing Our Future
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Grades:
K
1
2
In response to reading The Lorax, participants identify what trees give to us and all sectors of society. In response, we identify our personal responsibility for caring for trees.
Unit: Philanthropy in Literature
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will recognize acts of philanthropy in literature and each piece of literature will enhance, clarify, or deepen the student’s understanding of “Common Good.” ...
Unit: "I" on Philanthropy
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will be introduced to philanthropy and the non-profit sector in their community. Discussion will center on the idea that personal identity can be shaped by involvement in philanthropy. Children's literature and popular music will be used in this lesson.