Grades:
11
12
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
9
10
11
12
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: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore the effects of hunger and its role in the lives of children.
Unit: Constitution Day
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
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...
Unit: Refugees and Human Rights
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson focuses on the language of human rights. Learners examine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and analyze the rights from a personal perspective. They discuss how well they perceive that the rights are enforced.
Unit: Souperservice Kids
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Grades:
K
1
2
The entire family is invited to a family night. The students display their work from the unit as well as perform some songs or dramatizations. The families will prepare jars of dried soup mix according to the recipe provided. The jars will be shared with families who visit a local soup kitchen...
Unit: ECHO, ECHO, ECHO—Each Can Help Others
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will use persuasive speech techniques to encourage philanthropy in others.
Unit: We ARE the Government
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Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners identify different levels of participation in a democracy. Each student writes a statement describing what type of citizen he or she would like to be. In groups of 4-6 students, the learners create an audio or visual presentation advocating for civic responsibility. They...
Unit: My Water, Your Water, Our Water
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the importance of the Great Lakes, their respective ecosystems, and citizen responsibility to protect the waterways.
Unit: Cultural Diversity in Service
Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson, students identify personal qualities that are a result of their culture, experience, and genetics that make them similar to and different from others. Through active participation and response to an audio recording, they learn that rethinking first impressions about people can...