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Students will learn about the work of a local nonprofit organization.
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Unit: Philanthropy, You, and Your World
Grades:
6
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The purpose of this lesson is to have students develop appropriate interview questions, interview a philanthropic organization, and present information to the class. This lesson is a continuation from Lesson One: Characterizing Philanthropic People.
Grades:
6
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Students will gain a basic understanding of philanthropic characteristics and how they pertain to their own lives.
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6
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The purpose of this lesson is to develop an appreciation for the importance of follow-up letters.
Unit: Living In a Community
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Students learn that the community has four sectors: business, government, nonprofit and family. The students take a walk through a central business district in their local community and identify which sector funds or is represented by different buildings, business, parks and so on.
Unit: Philanthropy—The Big Picture
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This lesson will emphasize the various kinds of nonprofits in specific geographic regions and examine why volunteers are needed in the community.
Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
Grades:
6
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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. ...
Unit: Philanthropy in Michigan—Civil War
Grades:
3
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5
Students will investigate and acquire information about acts of philanthropy that occurred in Michigan during the Civil War era.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
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Learners will investigate the type of folklore known as folktales. They will understand their origins and purposes, and describe different types of folktales. Because many folktales reveal a character making some sort of a sacrifice on behalf of others, learners will find that such selflessness...
Unit: Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World (The)
Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop an understanding of Philanthropy.