Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will recognize the structural characteristics of bulbs, corms and rhizomes. They will describe acts of philanthropy and analyze why people give to others of their time, talent and treasure.
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Unit: Tulipmania – Growing Flowers to Share
Unit: Communities in Crisis (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will construct a questionnaire as a needs assessment tool to determine the roles of senior citizens in their community during World War II. Learners will interview the seniors at a local seniors’ residence to obtain primary source information....
Unit: Sharing our Talents
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Grades:
K
1
2
A children's book provides an example of giving one’s talents (philanthropy) in Native American culture. They will analyze their own special gifts or talents and determine how the community can benefit from them.
Focus Question: How can we use our talents to benefit the...
Unit: Diverse Community: Who Is My Neighbor? (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students explore their personal experience with stereotypes through an interactive game. They reflect on how it feels to be characterized by first impressions.
...Unit: Refugees in Today's Society
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson learners define and discuss terms related to refugees and the common good. They explore the refugee experience and recognize some of the causes and effects of being a refugee. Analyzing The Universal Declaration of Human Rights gives learners the opportunity to explore basic human...
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through the three Suni folktales, "Mullah in the Turkish Bath," "Mullah’s Miracle" and "Three Fridays," learners analyze the power of folktales in teaching a lesson in generosity and proper behavior.
Unit: Air Today, Air Tomorrow
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson will provide further exploration into the causes and effects of pollutants on the quality of air.
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students read and analyze different leadership types and then create a visual presentation about a "servant leader" who puts the needs of those served first. They may explore the rich Our State of Generosity website to read about...
Unit: Living History-An Intergenerational Philanthropy Project
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson introduces the Living History Project. We begin with sensitivity training, as a pre-service reflection and to help volunteers understand possible needs, disabilities, and attitudes of people with whom they will be working. The training should lead students to...
Unit: Philanthropy—The Big Picture
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will emphasize how business and government define philanthropy within their organizations. This will explain the effects on citizens.