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Jane Addams is used as a model to demonstrate a philanthropist in action, improving many situations, not only in the city of Chicago, but also at state, national and international levels.
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Unit: Social Reformer—Jane Addams
Unit: Farm to Table and Food Security
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson, students form groups that have similar interests/issues.Together they evaluate possible solutions based on their research to determine the pros and cons of each solution. Working collaboratively and using a decision-making matrix, they pick one solution as a group to create...
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Grades:
6
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8
This stage in the PBL process involves gathering information about food insecurity and students' individual topics. This may be from teacher workshops and from students conducting research. Students are moving toward determining the focus of their project and thinking about solutions to the...
Unit: Roosevelt's Tree Army
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Grades:
3
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This experiential lesson will allow students to plant trees and see the positive effects of humans on their environment.
Unit: The Carter Center and Volunteerism
Grades:
9
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Students are introduced to the concept of responsible citizenship and how philanthropy helps achieve responsible citizenship.
Unit: Philanthropy in Action
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Grades:
9
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11
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To teach students that giving and sharing time, talent or treasure for the common good of their community is philanthropy.
Unit: Farm to Table and Food Production
Grades:
6
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8
Students present their projects to the whole class and reflect on the presentations. Students discuss action they can take through service-learning. ...
Unit: Phil's Community Connections
Grades:
3
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Students will research some local community organizations to better understand the real application of the terms "philanthropy" and "hero."
Grades:
3
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The class identifies a local non-profit organization and plans a service project to support the endeavor.
Unit: Keeping Our Pets Safe in an Emergency
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson is designed to raise the awareness level of the learners about emergency situations that arise with very little, if any, warning. The learners will develop ways to inform others about the necessity of being prepared for both their safety as well as the...