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9
10
11
12
Learners will describe the role of government at all levels and identify whether or not needs are being met by the government or in some other way.
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Unit: Philanthropy—Essential to a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will learn the fundamental principles of parliamentary procedure and use the procedure to create a plan for a service project in the community.
Unit: For the Well-Being of Our Citizens
Grades:
9
10
11
12
In times of economic difficulties, people often look to the Federal Government to solve their problems. Learners will compare two presidents and view how they saw the role of the Federal Government in times of difficulty. They will also see that both presidents felt there was a need for...
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Unit: Food for Thought: Hunger—Around the Block, Around the World
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will describe how hunger and malnutrition are related, but not the same problems. They will recognize hunger as a universal theme in literature and analyze the role of the four sectors of society in solving problems of hunger in the community.
Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students define and give examples of government philanthropy. They compare and contrast the four economic sectors. Small groups research a historical example of government philanthropy or civic action and write a persuasive piece to advocate for an issue related to government philanthropy....
Unit: Out of the Ashes of WWII
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to integrate and apply the concepts identified, discussed, and evaluated in the first three lessons of this unit to a local community service project that will promote the common good....
Unit: We ARE the Government
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Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners read primary documents that illustrate the motivations of the founding fathers of the United States. These documents show the dedication to principles (government by the people, freedom, civil rights, shared power, etc.) that are upheld by groups and people who (in US...
Unit: Philanthropic Research
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
All too often when one looks at the local economy, the role of nonprofit organizations is overlooked. This lesson will focus on their role both in the local economy and, to a lesser degree, internationally.
Unit: Global Health: Hunger and Food Around the Globe (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students reflect on questions related to global health and then brainstorm possible service projects related to food insecurity or global health. They plan and carry out a service project.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To understand the workings of a large foundation that distributes major capital gifts and programmatic gifts like scholarships for higher education....
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