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Grades:
K
1
2
Learners will use their time and talent to pot and care for young trees. They will identify the needs of the trees. They will discuss possible common areas to plant the trees.
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Unit: Growing Our Future
Unit: "I" on Philanthropy
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will conduct a service-learning project as they interview members of the local non-profit community. After gathering information from the interviews, students will create a resource that lists information and details about each of the organizations.
Unit: Children Changing Hunger
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
This interdisciplinary unit involves working with staff to plan an evening fundraising meal and with the art teacher to create clay bowls. There are many "empty bowls" within a community, and students get involved in planning and advertising for a dinner to fill them for one night. ...
Unit: Social Action Project (The)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will be able to write a research paper on their participation in the project.
Unit: Our Playful Community
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
As the students learn about communities, their neighborhood becomes a broader picture for them to think about as a place where they are a member and can make a difference. Learning that the community is diverse is important The lesson will introduce some community helpers in whom the learners...
Unit: Student Voluntarism Symposium
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will make a multi-media presentation in a clear, meaningful way that educates peers, educators, parents, and community members about the issue and non-profit organization that they studied and their philanthropic work which addressed that problem.
Unit: Executive Branch—Gifts to the Future (The) (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The president of the United States is often considered to be the most powerful person in the world. Students will analyze how significant presidential power is and investigate ways that it creates tension between the executive and legislative branches of the government.
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Unit: Finding Self in Community (11th Grade)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners explore the vocabulary of beliefs and values and relate that to roles they play in community.
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Unit: Sharing Is Giving (3rd Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will explore the definition of “philanthropy,” “hero,” and “nonprofit” and how they apply to local community organizations and civic society.
Unit: Why Eat Organic? (9th Grade)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learner will develop an awareness of organic/sustainable foods as an alternative, earth-friendly way to eat. This lesson encourages the learners to evaluate their choices when they and their families purchase food products. Students identify how organic/sustainable foods contribute to their...