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Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is to examine how individuals persevere in the face of discrimination and continue on to impact the course of history for the common good.
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Unit: Courage of the Heart
Unit: Sensitive Side of Philanthropy (The)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to explore prejudices and to find ways that philanthropy can promote tolerance and sensitivity toward others.
Unit: Philanthropy is "Phun"
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K
1
2
The purpose of this lesson is to practice philanthropic acts at home.
Unit: Philanthropy in Literature
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will recognize philanthropy in literature in a historical setting....
Unit: Common Good in Colonial America
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners will find examples in literature of the simple act of doing something for the common good. They will research examples of philanthropists in colonial America.
Unit: Philanthropy—Essential to a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will recognize the value of nonprofit organizations and identify how nonprofits meet citizen needs when government can't.
Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Grades:
3
4
5
Three amendments to the Constitution extended voting rights to more citizens. Look at the language of these amendments and the effectiveness of everyone actually getting the vote. Youth discuss the purpose of voting, and they take action to make a difference, such as by making ...
Unit: Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World (The)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learner will experience the process of identifying needs of the community and making decisions based on the urgency of those needs. They will also experience the planning process that occurs when developing steps to alleviate the need....
Unit: Rules for the Common Good
Grades:
K
1
2
Students will develop a set of rules that could be used in the classroom.
Unit: Heroism In Literature
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will demonstrate the importance that public advocacy for the common good has in developing civic virtue and core democratic values by successfully writing a research- based persuasive essay.