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This lesson will describe the contributions/sponsorship that businesses/corporations make for the common good.
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Unit: Closer to the Ground
Unit: Take a Stand on Bullying
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Grades:
6
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Students learn about the different roles people take in the cycle of bullying. They share their observations about bullying situations and discuss why taking action to address bullying behavior is good for the community.
Unit: Cinderella Project
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The students write letters to thank donors and sponsoring organizations. The students prepare, practice and present their completed project to a representative of the receiving organization.
Teacher Note: Several weeks prior to teaching this lesson, the...
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: Social Action Project (The)
Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the students to the Social Action Project.
Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
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Students imagine they were given $500,000 to award to a nonprofit organization of their choice. They explore options and discuss how to determine which is a good issue and organization to donate their funds. ...
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
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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: TeachOne: Coming Together for Environmental Action
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6
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Students consider diverse perspectives as they advocate for stewardship. They audit the building grounds by looking around for plaes that need extra attention and stewardship. When they find a spot to care for, they must find out who the stakeholders are and interview them. Listening to...
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K
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Students listen and respond to a read-aloud book about making a shared space better. They walk around their neighborhood parks observing plants, use of space, and ways to make the shared space better. They problem-solve about things they can do and then interview and survey others to get ideas...
Unit: Why Do People Give?
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Grades:
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Students learn about foundations and conduct research on one celebrity who acts as a philanthropist including the motivations for their giving.