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Learners will describe the significant impact that philanthropists have made in American civil and political life.
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Unit: Philanthropists in Our Midst
Unit: Philanthropists in Our Midst: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (9th)
Grades:
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Learners will identify qualities that exemplify philanthropists and recognize those qualities in a local philanthropist.
Unit: Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy
Grades:
9
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The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement....
Unit: Great Debate: Do Americans Today Have Civic Virtue? (10th Grade)
Grades:
9
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Having formulated an initial opinion on whether or not Americans today exhibit civic virtue, the learners will defend their positions in light of the opinions of writers. They will make a personal plan to exhibit civic virtue through civic engagement in an environmental stewardship act....
Unit: Literacy for You and Me
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Grades:
9
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The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn about literacy in our world, nation, state and their local community. Students reflect on dramatic statistics about literacy rates and access to books, then they create a plan of action to increase access to reading materials....
Unit: What Will You Bring to the Table? (9-12)
Grades:
9
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11
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Students carry out a food simulation in which they discover that while there is enough food produced in the United States to feed everyone, access to food is not equal or fair. They investigate the issue of hunger locally and nationally and then plan a service project with the theme "What Will...
Unit: Where's The Sand?
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Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is to explore the concept of human environmental interaction and stewardship of water resources. Learners will develop a deeper understanding of water conservation by looking at the city of Phoenix, Arizona located partly in the Sonoran Desert in the south western...
Unit: For the Well-Being of Our Citizens
Grades:
9
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11
12
The learners will analyze why nonprofit organizations are needed, especially when there are for profit and governmental institutions which do some of the same work. They will investigate an international and a local nonprofit which work to alleviate poverty in the community and describe the...
Unit: My Healthy Plate
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Grades:
3
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5
This lesson introduces children to the reality of childhood hunger in their region. Students learn the difference between companies that are for profit and nonprofit and the types of work they do. Students also identify wants and needs.
Unit: Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World (The)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will recognize the importance of philanthropic organizations by using timelines to match historical events to events in philanthropy.