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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through the use of a fable, learners will understand that the giving of their time, talent and treasure will improve the quality of life in their communities.
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Unit: Encouraging Volunteerism
Unit: Our Land
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
Motivated by the song "This Land is Your Land," learners locate areas on a U.S. map and discuss the definitions of community, philanthropy, and volunteer. They picture themselves as volunteers, helping others.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will read the story "The Collared Crow" and identify whether motivation, symbolism and extreme emergency alter an act of philanthropy. They will determine if the cultures and geography of South Africa are represented in this folktale. Learners will read "A Story and a Song" and "...
Unit: Cinderella Stories (The)
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
In this lesson, the class compares a Native American version of the Cinderella story with other versions. Students explore the character traits of good and evil characters and discuss the meaning of good character. Students demonstrate what they have learned about fairy tales by writing original...
Unit: Beautiful Me
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
The students will internalize principles of inner beauty by singing together for their school community. The lesson also seeks to build self esteem and encourage students to work as a team.
Unit: Singing a Song of Community
Grades:
3
4
5
The book When Marian Sang inspires listeners about Marian Anderson's historic performance at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 and her struggles as an African American artist. They learn through experience how the concept of serial reciprocity influences the common good.
Unit: Rivers for the Common Good
Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the concept of the life of a river and pollution through the story A River Ran Wild.
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners will study the impact of humans on the environment of a river valley over time and recognize stewardship and the common good in a real life example.
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: Bridges for All
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
To heighten student awareness of organizations that grew out of necessity and increased social consciousness during the Civil War and Reconstruction.