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To continue the study of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s influence on American culture. ...
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Unit: Gi-VING Treasure through a Video Project
Grades:
8
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In this two-session lesson plan, students are introduced to the VING video project. They have the opportunity to create a brief video as an application to award someone they admire $1,000 as a needed boost. This lesson guides discussion of why and how to take action for the good of someone in...
Unit: Phil Up on the Arts
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The young people create a video by compiling recordings of the songs and acting they did as a group to communicate the meaning of acting for the common good. They share their video with a local hospital, retirement community, or preschool as entertainment.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
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8
Students explore the effects of hunger and its role in the lives of children.
Unit: Constitution Day
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Grades:
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Students identify key events in U.S. history and the magnitude of the Constitution in context, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the historical significance of the...
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Grades:
6
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Students identify the components and rationale behind the Constitution, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the community-building focus of the Constitution and how it relates personally to...
Unit: Your Place in the Community
Grades:
9
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Teens identify their roles and personal values, and analyze how their personal values and beliefs developed in connection to their community's values and beliefs. They discuss what decisions they can make through generosity and voice for the common good.
Unit: Let's Make Lemonade
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K
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Now that the need they want to address is identified, the children meet people in the community who address the need and others who may want to help them with their fundraiser. ...
Unit: Cultural Competence
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Our communities may have people from many cultures and there may be many different languages spoken. Sparked by a playful video of kids teaching other kids their languages, we explore the languages represented in our communities. ...
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
Grades:
6
7
8
The groups wear their headdresses and perform a Junkanoo-like parade first internally and then to entertain a group that needs cheering or to teach about cooperation and respect for cultural expressions....