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6
7
8
This lesson will help learners see the potential for reusing trash materials and research community organizations that support recycling efforts.
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Unit: One Person's Trash
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Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is have the learners plan and set up an Art Exhibit and Auction to create an awareness of the problems associated with waste disposal within their community, and raise funds to contribute to a locally identified non-profit organization that promotes recycling efforts/...
Unit: Global Philanthropy—The United Way
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson may be used with units where students study other countries of the world. In addition to the usual study of climate, resources, and physical and human characteristics of the place being studied, learners will investigate philanthropy, especially related to community solutions to...
Unit: Philanthropy in Bloom
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Students will study the structure, color, texture and smells of flowers and discuss the importance of beauty (is it a want or a need) in their lives. Students will work with a partner to create a flower with a medium of your choice. Students will realize that sharing flowers can be an act of...
Unit: ECHO, ECHO, ECHO—Each Can Help Others
Grades:
6
7
8
Students define philanthropy as giving time, talent, or treasure for the common good. They learn about community philanthropy and make a presentation persuading others to act philanthropically in a specific way (volunteering, contributing to a nonprofit, or...
Unit: Litter and Environmental Stewardship (8th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify the issues related to trash and litter and determine each person's role and responsibility for environmental stewardship.
Unit: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will introduce the concept of tikkun olam to the students and teach of its importance. It will show them that everyone has the ability to do tikkun olam, and that it can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
Unit: Community Health and Safety
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3
4
5
Students define philanthropy and identify health and safety issues they encounter in their community. They create a visual display showing issues of health and safety that are important to them.
Unit: Funding the Arts
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Grades:
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Students learn how nonprofit organizations contribute to the common good by supporting the arts. They role-play as members of the board of a foundation focused on the Arts who are making a funding recommendation to bring the Arts to the children of the community.
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Unit: Buzzing is BEE-lieving
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K
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Students reflect on the importance of being respectful and feeling respected in the classroom community and through involvement in the larger community.