Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the concept of the life of a river and pollution through the story A River Ran Wild.
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Unit: Rivers for the Common Good
Unit: Community Collaboration
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Grades:
K
1
2
Learners come to a consensus about which issue to address. Students play a cooperative game that illustrates the concept of a partnership. Students identify the community organizations available in their neighborhood. With teacher help, learners make a plan for a service-learning project...
Unit: Alternative Energy Sources
Grades:
6
7
8
Students research and present information on the pros and cons of various types of renewable energy. Student groups make a plan to advocate for energy stewardship in the community.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through a study of various Asian folktales, learners will investigate everyday qualities and characteristics that influence society. They will study examples of wealth other than money, qualities needed by ancient leaders compared to modern leaders, competitive giving, frugality and thriftiness...
Unit: Social Reformer—Jane Addams
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Jane Addams is used as a model to demonstrate a philanthropist in action, improving many situations, not only in the city of Chicago, but also at state, national and international levels.
Unit: Be the Change: Life Skills
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students engage in a variety of activities that teach the value of budgeting and fundraising. They will investigate the concept of enlightened self-interest and how that correlates to good time and money management and civic engagement....
Unit: Small Steps; Great Journeys (12th Grade)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students learn the elements of the political process, such as advocating for candidates and current issues. The learners articulate how this action is a demonstration of responsible citizenship and how advocating for one's beliefs is a demonstration of a citizen's rights. Voting is a method to...
Unit: Diverse Voices-African American Ventures
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will demonstrate an understanding of philanthropy and interview family members concerning individual and community action which changes lives for the better.
Unit: Our Land
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Grades:
K
1
2
The students learn the difference between public and private, and categorize a list of places as public or private. They determine what is their responsibility to care for public (common) areas and share their new understanding by making posters about taking care of "common" or...
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good (A)
Grades:
6
7
8
Using the example of Benjamin Franklin’s philanthropy, learners will research the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and analyze why their work cannot wholly be replicated by government.