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The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop an understanding of Philanthropy.
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Unit: Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World (The)
Unit: We the Community - Past, Present and Future
Grades:
3
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5
The students will be introduced to the concept of civic virtue and the positive contributions of community nonprofits....
Unit: Disaster Relief - Power, Generosity and Leadership! (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will research problems caused by a natural disaster and cite examples of aid provided in an effort to help those devastated populations. They will investigate the role of the four economic sectors in responding to the needs. They will participate in a...
Unit: How Did We Help?
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This lesson will introduce the contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to the United States, both in the past and now. His book, Poor Richards Almanack, displays quotes that summarize his view on what he said and wrote. It will make connections to the common good through the ideas...
Unit: Food for Thought: Hunger—Around the Block, Around the World
Grades:
9
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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: Philanthropy Is Everywhere
Grades:
3
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5
Students will describe career opportunities in the nonprofit sector.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To learn about challenges that nonprofits face when fundraising for their organization and spending money on programs.
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Unit: Makes Cents to Me: Penny Drive
Grades:
3
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This lesson will introduce learners to the concept that nonprofit organizations need monetary resources in order help others. It will help students explore why people, including themselves, might donate money to these organizations. This lesson may be used with a penny drive or penny war to...
Unit: Philanthropy in Action
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Grades:
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This lesson will teach students the role of a community foundation, explain that it is a part of the third sector of the American economic system, and extend the possibility that a foundation may fund a student project to benefit the community.
Unit: Common Good in Colonial America
Grades:
3
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5
This lesson will define and give examples of terms related to philanthropy and the common good. Learners will examine events that led to the development of philanthropic organizations prior to 1763.