Grades:
3
4
5
To introduce students to the concept of Stewardship. While written for a Catholic Elementary School, the lesson may be easily adapted for public school use.
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Unit: Learning About Philanthropy-Diocesan Standard
Unit: Doing Our Share
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students will be introduced to a grant-making foundation.
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: Where Does It All Come From? Penny Drive
Grades:
K
1
2
Students gain awareness that community organizations need resources (money and materials) to help people in need. Students may organize a penny drive to raise funds for a chosen community organization.
Focus Question: How can we use time and talent to raise treasure for a community need...
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To discuss the wisdom of giving and receiving gifts. What makes a gift or giver wise or foolish? How should you decide what you should give?
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Unit: This I Can Do!
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Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will look at a day in the life of a homeless person and offer students a different point of view. It will demonstrate the importance of social justice and encourage students to adopt values and actions that help other people. While written for a Catholic Elementary School...
Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will interview a representative from a local nonprofit organization and share the learned information with the class.
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Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will share information gained during the interview process and reflect on the information learned and its personal impact.
Unit: Just What Is a YAC (Youth Advisory Committee)?
Grades:
3
4
5
To introduce students to the idea of helping others and to have them understand that they can also be philanthropic. (They have time, treasures and/or talents to share.)
Unit: Growing a Citizen
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will create a personal mission statement of responsible citizenship applicable to community service.