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Grades:
6
7
8
The students will use their knowledge of philanthropy and poetic conventions to write original poetry about philanthropic giving.
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Unit: Poetry of Giving
Unit: Tolerance (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will review the tolerance skills/characteristics necessary to discern and promote tolerance. They will also identify situations that call for tolerance in their daily lives.
Unit: Food for Thought Middle School Unit by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
6
7
8
To produce paintings or drawings that represent their “Dream of Peace” and that are submitted to an art competition.
A teacher using this lesson can look for art competitions locally or nationally that are sponsored by a museum, organization, or school district; a teacher might...
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
Grades:
2
3
4
5
6
Youth Activity: Participants recognize a wide variety of philanthropic actions through fun and active participation. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
"If every American donated five hours a week, it would equal the labor of 20...
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Unit: Diverse Community: Who Is My Neighbor? (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Participants examine the meaning of and examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. They reflect on ways that stereotypes develop and have the potential to turn into discrimination.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this activity, the learners get character snapshots of several different real-life heroes and look for patterns and lessons they can take away.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
What is a famine and what are its effects? Students read and write an "interior monologue" response.
Unit: Road Less Traveled
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
We compare and contrast the beliefs of the three cultures explored in lessons 1-4 to one's own family traditions - similarities and differences.
Unit: Justice and Kindness Play a Part
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Raise awareness of ways to advocate for justice and kindness and bring positive change in their school, community, and world.
Unit: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
Grades:
K
1
2
Through multiple visits to a retirement home, letter writing, or by inviting seniors to an event, children learn effective communication, sensitivity to people of different generations, and shared experiences while learning about the common good and stewardship.