Grades:
6
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8
In this critical thinking activity, participants sort ideas and make observations about the difference between the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector....
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Unit: Nonprofits in Our Community
Unit: Early American Influences
Grades:
3
4
5
Benjamin Franklin's work was in service to making a better world, and he influenced the nonprofit sector. His book, Poor Richards Almanack, makes connections to the common good through personal virtue and actions. The participants choose quotes to create posters that communicate...
Unit: Power and Race in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
Using award-winning literature, the learners describe and analyze racism in Mississippi during the Great Depression. The readers identify the injustices in the community as well as the values and self-respect that build community relationships and strength. ...
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners define philanthropy and relate it to environmental stewardship. They compare mission statements from environmental organizations and write their own personal mission statement. They self-select a group to work with to plan and implement an environmental service...
Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of the lesson is to create an awareness of local agencies that provide services for needy people, teens, and families in the community. Students will also learn the motivations for giving and see how help is provided to the community through the four sectors of the economy. Students...
Unit: Poetry of Giving
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Grades:
6
7
8
The students will use their knowledge of philanthropy and poetic conventions to write original poetry about philanthropic giving.
Unit: From Struggle to Success
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn from examples of people who have experienced a struggle and used surrounding resources to make something better for themselves and the people around them. Examples of "servant leadership" are taken from the Our State of Generosity...
Unit: Be the Change: Democracy
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students engage in activities that illustrate the importance of every person contributing his or her voice in a democratic community/society....
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners read about and discuss Fair Trade and how it relates to justice, fairness, and equity.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.