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This lesson introduces the definition of a community and challenges students to explore the characteristics of their own community.
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Unit: Living In a Community
Unit: Rosa Parks (5th Grade)
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Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson explores the heroic actions of one American woman. Rosa Parks’s acts of philanthropy brought a community of people together for the common good and resulted in major social change in her community and in the nation. Students will identify the relationship of individual rights,...
Unit: What Is a Community? (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson introduces the definition of community, and challenges students to explore the characteristics of their own community and the importance of giving to the community.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through a study of various Asian folktales, learners will investigate everyday qualities and characteristics that influence society. They will study examples of wealth other than money, qualities needed by ancient leaders compared to modern leaders, competitive giving, frugality and thriftiness...
Unit: Children Changing Hunger
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Grades:
K
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Through literature and discussion, students recognize that hunger is an issue in their community that they can do something about. Students brainstorm ways they can take action to address the needs of children who are hungry in their community. Students hold a food collection and use math and...
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students experience empathy for people who are homeless by listening to a song and completing the “I Am’ poem assignment....
Unit: Real Heroes
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Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson illustrates how one person's action for the common good can affect an entire community. ...
Unit: Service Learning for a One-Semester Course
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will focus on specific issues of concern to class members so they can decide on a particular problem they will address.
Unit: Philanthropic Literature
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Grades:
K
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2
Through a shared literature experience, students will gain understanding of a portion of African-American history. They will explore the concepts of slavery, respect, and giving time or talent to improve the lives of others...
Unit: Let's Make Lemonade
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Grades:
K
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2
This lesson introduces students to the concept of philanthropy. As a class, they brainstorm possible ideas for the word philanthropist. The students will learn that even young people can be philanthropists. The following lessons lead to students planning a fundraiser. ...