Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to have students recognize the idea of an emerging democracy, analyze the struggles of the people, and decide on a way to help the people.
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Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
Grades:
6
7
8
Students read about the Orphan Train and compare and contrast how that philanthropic effort has evolved today.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To explore many differing views on well-intended philanthropy with students. Review some of the dangers of philanthropy such as inappropriate intervention, inappropriate verbiage, and naiveté.
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Unit: Nonprofits and Careers
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners learn the characteristics and impact of the nonprofit sector and distinguish it from the for-profit sector. They identify the mission statement in a familiar nonprofit organization.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will distinguish the nonprofit sector from the for-profit sector.
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Unit: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
Grades:
7
8
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11
12
Learners explore what it means for responsible citizens to demonstrate civic virtues of justice, kindness, peace, generosity, and inclusion.
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.
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Grades:
6
7
8
We examine the Core Values of American Democracy and discuss their importance and where we are exposed to them and practice them throughout life.
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Unit: We ARE the Government
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners read and reflect on the meaning of democracy. They discuss and explore examples of participatory democracy in history. They read quotes from Founding Fathers and relate them to philanthropy and civic engagement.
Unit: Civil War Philanthropy
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Grades:
6
7
8
We learn about organizations that responded to needs and increased social awareness during the Civil War and Reconstruction.