Grades:
6
7
8
Learners relate enlightened self-interest to caring by discussing a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville about the American tradition of democracy....
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 8)
Unit: Souperservice Kids
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Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson introduces the students to concepts about homelessness, hunger and philanthropy. A story about a Chinese boy who chooses to give his precious four dollars ("lucky money") to a homeless man sets the tone for initial discussions about selflessness, small ways to help and hunger....
Unit: Herstory in History
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students will explain that a person does not have to be rich or famous to be considered a hero or philanthropist. In addition, students will discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Kate Shelley and the town of Boone, Iowa in 1881.
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: New Philanthropy--A Hands-On Way of Giving (The)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will identify and tell the stories of historical figures who acted for and affected the common good, and review personal qualities that these historical figures possessed.
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will understand the meaning of the term "philanthropy" and the qualities that philanthropists share, especially good character and personal virtue.
Unit: Best Day Ever!
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students look at how they typically spend a free day and see what that same free day would look like when it is infused with philanthropy. Students plan a free day, substituting their usual routine with activities that give back. They discuss the benefits and opportunity cost ...
Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will define stereotype, discrimination and prejudice. They will brainstorm a social action plan to heal racism.
Unit: We the Community - Past, Present and Future
Grades:
3
4
5
Students become familiar with philanthropy-related terms and increase their familiarity of past and present people and places within the United States and their local community. Students consider the impact of people who give to the community and realize that many places in the U.S. and in their...
Unit: Giving from the Heart
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Grades:
K
1
2
Through performing a short play based on the book Quiltmaker’s Gift, the students will understand the idea of using the Arts to do something for the common good....