Grades:
11
12
To develop a basic understanding about the role of philanthropy in the history of the United States
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Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To learn how to conduct research and dedicate time to learning about nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, assessment of nonprofit effectiveness, social causes and issues, and related topics. Research time is scheduled periodically. ...
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Unit: No Boundaries
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We all want other people to understand us. In this lesson, youth learn about needs of differently-abled children in their school or community and take a step toward removing barriers. They raise awareness of ways to understand and show respect for people with disabilities through a service project.
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We're all the same in one basic way: We all want other people to understand us. In this lesson, youth learn about needs of differently abled children in their school or community and take a step toward removing barriers. They use the persuasive power of communication to raise awareness of ways to understand and show respect for people with disabilities through a service project.
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
We work on communication and listening skills while designing and building simple objects. This helps us think about the power of words and how difficult it can be to get a message across to another person without it being lost in translation.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty...
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
Grades:
9
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Students learn about the power of collaboration, especially in the world of philanthropy. They will discuss: Why would someone want to work with others? What skills and attributes does it require to be a servant leader?
Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is to have students name and recognize nonprofit organizations within the local community.
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Unit: We ARE the Government
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Grades:
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In this lesson, learners identify different levels of participation in a democracy. Each student writes a statement describing what type of citizen he or she would like to be. In groups of 4-6 students, the learners create an audio or visual presentation advocating for civic responsibility. They...
Unit: Book Builders
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Grades:
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In an effort to strengthen the notion that individual voluntary action can have a significant impact, students will create books where one key historical figure's actions turn from philanthropic to selfish. They will imagine what the world would be like in the absence of great...
Unit: One Person's Trash
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Grades:
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The learners will choose and develop a neighborhood clean-up project.