Students examine the intent and reality of the orphan train and discuss whether it was an effective solution to child homelessness. They write and speak about the traits of someone who takes action for others and civil society. ...
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Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
Unit: School Environment and Diversity, Let's Deal With It
Learners will build community through identifying and implementing an action plan addressing one issue as identified in the School Climate Survey.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Youth Activity: Students brainstorm time, talent, and treasure examples that they have to offer/give. The activity will ask each person to think of some ways he/she can generate money.
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Unit: What's All the Commotion in the Ocean?
The purpose of this lesson is to gather information about sea animals and share it with other classes or other groups of children.
Unit: Surviving the Depression—1930-1939
Students will view life during the depression through primary source interviews with individuals who lived during these hard times.
Unit: Global Garbage
To have learners recognize the various careers available in the environmental field.
Unit: Flowers and a Beautiful World (1st Grade)
Unit: One Person's Trash
The purpose of this lesson is have the learners plan and set up an Art Exhibit and Auction to create an awareness of the problems associated with waste disposal within their community, and raise funds to contribute to a locally identified non-profit organization that promotes recycling efforts/...
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
When times are hard, it is sometimes difficult to remember that the things that count are not material, and the people who make a difference in our lives are the ones we often take for granted. We read five Jewish folktales that reveal gifts of generosity in everyday events of life. Through...
Unit: Be the Change: Personal Health
Students look at the role exercise plays in overall health. They make a plan to engage younger children in more active play and exercise....