Grades:
3
4
5
Through discussion of the book The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss, we learn about tolerance and the value of diversity in community. ...
Filter by subjects:
Filter by audience:
Filter by unit » issue area:
find a lesson
Unit: Teaching Tolerance (Private-Religious)
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
There are times when a person learns that it is better not to give a generous gift at all if it will be disrespected by the receiver. There are also times a person may realize too late that there is a cost for bad behavior. ...
Unit: Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through video, a simulation activity about learning a new language, and discussion, young people build understanding of life as a refugee.
Photo Credit: ...
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
Children interview and write a story about a person in their family or community. They share their stories to celebrate the unique differences in people in the community....
Unit: Cultural Competence
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
One of the keys to unlocking cultural competence is reading diverse books with characters and locations that represent a variety of cultures. In this activity, young people define and discuss the value of representation. They do an audit of a book collection to identify representation and gaps....
Unit: Living In a Community
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
The children select a service project based on interests and abilities, and community needs. They plan and carry out the project. Some community projects may include fixing up a park, helping at the library, helping a neighbor, building bird houses for the nature center, and making banners...
Unit: Civil War Philanthropy
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
Young people read about the talents and interests of people who took action for the common good during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The youth identify some of their own talents and match them to nonprofit organizations they can support today.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will distinguish the nonprofit sector from the for-profit sector.
Subjects
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The students compare and contrast the uses and aesthetics of dirt and pavement groundcover. They define permeable and impermeable ground surfaces and discuss the merits of each in relationship to the environment....
Subjects
Unit: Recognizing Philanthropy in Our Community (8th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students describe the characteristics of someone who helps their community and relate those qualities to the definition of philanthropy. They research individuals or organizations in their community who do voluntary or philanthropic work and send them thank-you letters or invitations to a...