Grades:
9
10
11
12
Young people identify an animal welfare organization to research, and then develop a plan to help persuade others to take up the cause(s) of this group using an advocacy type of their choice.
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Unit: Advocacy-Getting the Job Done
Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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Grades:
K
1
2
The purpose of this lesson is to have students identify the shared gifts in the folktale, "The Drum" and determine their relative value. The students brainstorm gifts they have to give (time, talent, and treasure) and the value these gifts may have to others.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn how poverty and hunger are related.
Unit: What's All the Commotion in the Ocean?
Grades:
K
1
2
The purpose of this lesson is to motivate children to think about the ocean, it’s animals, pollution, and how to be environmental stewards by taking care of the habitat where these plants and animals live. Children will have a hands-on experience to...
Unit: It's Goin' Down; The Rain Forest
Grades:
6
7
8
Working with current statistics, youth articulate the repercussions of rainforest destruction and how this destruction may personally affect them if deforestation continues at its present pace....
Unit: The Four R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, RESPECT!
Grades:
K
1
2
The purpose of this unit is to learn the term “reduce” as it pertains to trash and the environment. They will do this by hearing the story, The Wartville Wizard. Learners will brainstorm ways that they can reduce trash and why it is important. They will also review what the term...
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to show and celebrate the completion of the video documentary. Sharing the documentary is an act of philanthropy as it teaches and inspires others about philanthropy in the community. Students also reflect and write about the service-
...Unit: Respecting Diversity: The Road To Tolerance
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will define prejudice, bias, racism, and stereotype so that they will have the necessary skills to analyze the effects these attitudes have on society. Learners will identify how acts of philanthropy worked...
Unit: Our Unique Legacy of Giving
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, students explore their personal responsibility to the community. They recognize that everyone has something to give, and that includes them. Students brainstorm local philanthropists and positive traits of their own communities. They assess local needs and make a plan to address...
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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Grades:
3
4
5
Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend....