Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to give students a chance to investigate the effects of dams on the ecosystem of a region (the long-term effects that are not anticipated).
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Unit: Water Resources and the Role of the Independent Sector
Unit: Give It Back from a Snack
Grades:
K
1
2
In this lesson, students design a poster advertising the snack sale and its philanthropic purpose. They also write friendly letters seeking the help of volunteers.
Unit: Public Display of Art (PDA)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is for learners to advocate for tolerance through painting. Learners create thoughtful painting that reflects their personal beliefs and values following their exposure to and the examining of some of the positive results that have been ...
Unit: Take a Breath Now
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Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson will provide a forum for the learners to actively participate in a project that will allow them to become stewards of and advocates for the environment.
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To create student awareness about philanthropy in daily life throughout the world using a variety of topics and sources.
Unit: Mighty Pens: Writers for Positive Change
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson guides learners as they inform a public audience about philanthropic acts that enhance the common good. The learners write newspaper articles that describe their own acts of service and volunteerism or those of other individuals or groups in their community.
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students view and discuss the DVD The Gift of All: a Community of Givers and identify the influences and attributes of the generous people interviewed. Students read, summarize, and report on short biographies of philanthropists. Students write journal reflections and create a four-...
Unit: Environmental Groups and the Three Economic Sectors
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students investigate and share information about environmental organizations to compare and contrast how the three sectors differ in their purposes, goals and achievements.
Unit: Growing a Citizen
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will create a personal mission statement of responsible citizenship applicable to community service.
Unit: Why Do We Have a Census?
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
3
4
5
This lesson explains what the Census is and why it is important for everyone. Every ten years, we count everyone who is living in the U.S., from babies to the oldest people. This gives our government a clear idea of who lives where and regions where we have growth or decrease in population...