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Grades:
3
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This lesson gives examples of the tradition of Native American tribal giving and sharing and helps students identify talents they possess that could be used to help others....
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Unit: Real Heroes
Unit: Philanthropy's Role in a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will discuss important writings in the American philanthropic tradition.
Unit: We Are Guardians of the Earth (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
7
8
It would seem that contradictions abound in the Bible! Finding interpretations that allow these contradicting texts to coexist is both a traditional religious concern and a contemporary dynamic enterprise. It is also a pursuit that will determine how one comes to understand the role of Biblical...
Unit: Three Chinese Stories
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Grades:
K
1
2
Based on the telling of Runaway Rice Cake (The), the class writes an innovation from a different perspective. The moral of the story is that when the character gives generously and from the heart, the giver is also rewarded in some way.
Unit: Traditions
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Grades:
3
4
5
Students respond to a book with reflections on the traditions of philanthropy and quiltmaking. They define purposeful acts of kindness and perform random acts of kindness for a week. This lesson includes an optional service project of making a quilt to give away. ...
Unit: Mystery of the Maya (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Using the movie or DVD Mystery of the Maya and two fables, this lesson is designed to introduce the students to the field of archeology, Mayan culture and the art of piecing together puzzles in order to better understand a culture.
Unit: Mystery of the Maya (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Using the movie or DVD Mystery of the Maya and two fables, this lesson is designed to introduce the students to the field of archeology, Mayan culture and the art of piecing together puzzles in order to better understand a culture.
Unit: Family Lessons in Philanthropy (5th Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will respond to a literature book about family philanthropy. They will apply/compare their own philanthropic family acts to ideas for volunteering their time and talent to meet needs in the school or greater community.
Unit: Community Impact
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Grades:
6
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8
Students explore the choices they have and the influences that make up their identity. They choose a method of presentation to share a representation of their identities and how their identities contribute to the common good.
Unit: Everyday Acts of Citizenship
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Through this activity participants will become aware of their own feelings about others, and the racial, cultural and socio-economic biases in society today. Participants will analyze their own feelings in light of this awareness.
“No one is born hating another person because of...