Grades:
9
10
11
12
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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Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students learn about the history of foundations and the role individuals played in their development.
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Unit: Pet Care and Safety
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Grades:
K
1
2
Explore animal welfare through literature and analysis of wants and needs of people and pets.
Unit: Music of the Civil Rights Era, 1954-1968
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will understand why "freedom songs" became such an important motivating force during the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968. They will also see how important figures in the Civil Rights Movement contributed to the common good.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will read and analyze Buddhist folktales and determine their relevance to everyday life. There are times when the easiest thing one can do is leave and let others deal with a stressful situation. When one stays and works through the tough times, it...
Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Grades:
3
4
5
Students define philanthropy as givng time, talent or treasure and taking action for the common good. They identify philanthropy in a read-aloud story and the regional news....
Unit: TeachOne: King's Words of Challenge
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
In response to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s challenge to a middle school to spark discussions and action of personal action, in this lesson we explore what it means to be the best with the talents you have. Students practice listening and responding with respect. They raise awareness through...
Unit: "Antsy" for Others
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Grades:
K
1
2
How can we gain a better understanding and respect for ourselves and others? Through the use of music and movement, children will enhance and promote self-respect and respect for others.
Unit: Advisory—A Call to Action
Grades:
6
7
8
Groups will collaborate to identify significant events and organizations in American history that involve philanthropy and share their findings with other student groups within the school.
Unit: Smiles Change the World
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students reach consensus on who to recognize and plan and deliver the recognition.