Grades:
9
10
11
12
From history we know that working in community (not on our own) is the best way to make change. Young people explore the work of nonprofits related to equity and social justice.
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Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
As demonstrated in these folktales, even the smallest things, when shared, can be examples of philanthropy.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.
Unit: Be the Change: Core Values
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners explore personal identity traits and discuss how a community is strengthened by similarities and differences among them. They each write a biographical poem using the provided template and their discussion notes.
Unit: Building Blocks of a Community
Grades:
6
7
8
Groups analyze and define the concept of community. They identify the benefits and sacrifices involved in actions for the common good in their role as citizens.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners read the true story of Cynthia Ann Parker who was born in a white family and raised by Native Peoples. They look for and discuss the examples of respect and disrespect for Cynthia and the Native culture she was raised in.
Unit: Souperservice Kids
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Grades:
K
1
2
In this lesson, we explore where vegetables come from and how they are preserved for healthy eating.
Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Unit: Health Challenges "Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!" Podcast
Grades:
3
4
5
6
7
8
In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we learn about the work and atmosphere at a children's hospital. We talk with medical professionals who treat children with serious illnesses.
Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts...
Unit: Technology and Community Service Course at the Pingry School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.