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Grades:
3
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The purpose of this lesson is to examine the tradition of giving and sharing in early Native American communities and to help children understand and recognize philanthropy in other cultures.
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Unit: Philanthropy and You
Unit: Time Traveler - Intergenerational Interviews
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will read a passage of an historical narrative in order to analyze how one gains a better understanding of an historical event from the experience of people actually present at the event. They will describe how the passing down of oral history helps contribute to the tradition of...
Unit: Diverse Voices-African American Ventures
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will recognize that philanthropy is a vital part of the African American History through the roles individuals played in the Underground Railroad.
Unit: What a Wonderful World—Changes Through Time
Grades:
3
4
5
Students recognize that babies come into the world with unknown potential. Babies born today grow up to "know a different world" than the elderly people students met in the previous lesson. Students look at the known and unknown parts of a timeline.
Unit: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson raises students’ awareness of memories and the importance of memories to the people of all ages that make up a community. Students will learn the definition of philanthropy and identify an act of philanthropy in the literature book Wilfrid...
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Grades:
6
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8
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12
Youth Activity: Participants will re-examine the definition of philanthropy and recognize philanthropic traits. They will begin to understand philanthropy and see themselves as philanthropists. Participants will begin to see themselves in a “new light” and reflect on how...
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Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore the meanings of community and healthy. While moving around the classroom in an organized game, they have conversations about healthy communities and healthy choices for themselves.
...Unit: Give It Back from a Snack
Grades:
K
1
2
The students set up the snack market in their school, sell the prepared snacks, count the money and then use the money to purchase the philanthropic gift.
Unit: Pilgrim's Progress
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Grades:
K
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The purpose of this lesson is to give the children background information on the early pilgrims and the reasons for their migration from England. It will also introduce them to the idea that in leaving their home, the Pilgrims met people of different cultures.
Unit: Earth Connections
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Grades:
3
4
5
The students will investigate what is already being done in their school to reduce pollution. They will create and carry out a service learning plan to enhance this effort.