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K
1
2
Many students are unsure what the term homeless means or how to help those that are homeless. This lesson will help them get a better understanding of the concept through the story Selavi, That is Life: A Haitian...
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Unit: Many Hands Together Make a Lighter Load
Unit: Respecting Diversity: The Road To Tolerance
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will define prejudice, bias, racism, and stereotype so that they will have the necessary skills to analyze the effects these attitudes have on society. Learners will identify how acts of philanthropy worked...
Unit: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
Grades:
K
1
2
In this lesson, a picture books raises awareness of the importance of memories to the people of all ages that make up a community. The children learn the definition of philanthropy and identify an act of philanthropy in the literature book Wilfrid Gordon...
Unit: Investing In Others (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students explore the benefits and costs of credit and using a credit card. They role-play a shopping trip and come up with arguments for and against buying something they want but do not need. They examine how their personal choices affect other people. The group will explore the following...
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Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
Grades:
6
7
8
The groups wear their headdresses and perform a Junkanoo-like parade first internally and then to entertain a group that needs cheering or to teach about cooperation and respect for cultural expressions....
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
Grades:
2
3
4
5
6
Youth Activity: This energizer activity helps youth recognize the word philanthropy and gain comfort pronouncing it through fun and active participation....
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through a reading of the Australian Aboriginal folktale, The Secret of Dreaming, learners will describe what this creation tale reveals about the culture of the Aboriginals and will explain mankind’s permanent responsibility as caretaker of the land....
Unit: Call to Action: Intro. to Philanthropy
Grades:
6
7
8
Inspired by stories of service, students gain understanding of philanthropy concepts and actions. They brainstorm acts of kindness and determine how they will contribute to the common good.
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Unit: Living in a Community: Intro. to Philanthropy
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will introduce students to the concept of philanthropy. As a class, they will brainstorm possible ideas for the word philanthropist. The students will learn that even young people can be philanthropists.
Unit: Our Class, Our Earth (Kindergarten)
Grades:
K
1
2
Students gain a feeling of ownership and responsibility for the care of the environment in their school and community.