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Using a traditional Jewish text as its basis, this lesson emphasizes the importance of sharing in a relationship.
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Unit: Teaching Tolerance (Private-Religious)
Unit: Tikkun Olam (Private-Religious)
Grades:
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Learners will identify, define, and demonstrate an understanding of the Hebrew phrase tikkun olam from a moral and religious standpoint....
Grades:
9
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11
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Having gained an understanding of the need for the world to be fixed, the learners will now identify specific social problems and create projects and programs to help fix them.
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Grades:
9
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11
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The purpose of this lesson is to identify the essence of an imperfect world and the rationale for why the world needs improvement.
Unit: Tolerance (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will review the tolerance skills/characteristics necessary to discern and promote tolerance. They will also identify situations that call for tolerance in their daily lives.
Unit: Our Unique Legacy of Giving
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson, students explore their personal responsibility to the community. They recognize that everyone has something to give, and that includes them. Students brainstorm local philanthropists and positive traits of their own communities. They assess local needs and make a plan to address...
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson, students learn about the four sectors of the economy and learn that the civil society sector often steps in when business and government do not or cannot meet a felt need. Students observe the second half of the documentary The Gift of All and write about the issues in...
Unit: Community Connections
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Grades:
6
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8
The learners will be introduced to philanthropy and be able to generate examples of various ways the community is impacted, either by individuals, families or community organizations.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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Grades:
3
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Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend....
Unit: Cultural Diversity in Service
Grades:
9
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11
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Using the radio broadcast "This I Believe" as a model, students create visual or audio statements of their beliefs about volunteering and serving. Each presentation communicates the culture, experiences, and motivations that influence the learner's attitude about service. After presenting their...