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Grades:
6
7
8
Students will identify examples of philanthropy in a classic piece of literature. While written for a Christian Middle School, the lesson may be easily adapted for public school use.
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Unit: Bridging the Gap
Unit: Exploring Nonprofit Careers
Grades:
3
4
5
To practice the vignettes, make simple costumes and scenery, and plan and arrange for advertising. This is a hands-on, student-led lesson as they use their ideas to practice and develop a finished production. The teacher is present to ask guiding questions and nudge progress along.
Grades:
3
4
5
To share with other students, families, and/or the community a production designed and prepared by students to entertain the audience while explaining the difference between profit and nonprofit organizations and the types of careers within them.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.
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Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
To engage students in cooperative learning activities to identify proper procedures for common school activities that promote the common good.
Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
To engage students in cooperative learning activities to identify proper procedures for common school activities that promote the common good.
Unit: Core Democratic Values in Action
Grades:
3
4
5
Students explore how people apply the Core Democratic Values in problem-solving situations. They use role-playing to demonstrate positive strategies in order to promote the common good at school.
Unit: Pilgrim's Progress
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Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson introduces the voyage of the Mayflower. The students learn the definition of a pilgrim and experience simulated conditions on the voyage.
Unit: "I" on Philanthropy
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will reflect upon how philanthropy shapes self-identity.
Unit: Cultural Pluralism in Young Adult Literature—Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will analyze the insidious effects of feelings of superiority/inferiority and discrimination on others.