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A youth from a Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee speaks to the group about the program, their duties, and the process of applying for a grant to do service work.
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Unit: What Is a Youth Advisory Committee?
Unit: Women of the Industrial Era
Grades:
6
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This lesson explores the contributions made by Clara Barton as a nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. Her work is an example of the women from the Industrial Era making a difference through contributions to society. This lesson incorporates a service project connecting youth to the Red...
Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
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Students imagine they were given $500,000 to award to a nonprofit organization of their choice. They explore options and discuss how to determine which is a good issue and organization to donate their funds. ...
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Grades:
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Students learn about the history of foundations and the role individuals played in their development.
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Unit: Farm to Table and Food Security
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6
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Learners define philanthropy and explore why it is important for citizens (including middle schoolers) to take action to improve the community. In this first lesson introducing the Project Based Learning process, learners investigate the concept of food security in the U.S. and start...
Unit: Pet Care and Safety
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Explore animal welfare through literature and analysis of wants and needs of people and pets.
Unit: Our Land
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This culminating activity gives youth an opportunity to teach about our land to others. They spread the word that "commons" are needed, and that when people work together they can make something better....
Unit: Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
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Through video, a simulation activity about learning a new language, and discussion, young people build understanding of life as a refugee.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
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Wealth may be measured in something other than money. We may feel wealthy if we have a loving family or good health. Community wealth may be in relationships, respectful leaders, and good places to visit. ...
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When times are hard, it is sometimes difficult to remember that the things that count are not material, and the people who make a difference in our lives are the ones we often take for granted. We read five Jewish folktales that reveal gifts of generosity in everyday events of life. Through...