Grades:
6
7
8
Students will be able to write a research paper on their participation in the project.
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Unit: Social Action Project (The)
Unit: Our Playful Community
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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.
Focus...
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...
Unit: Welcome to Our School - A Transition from Elementary to Middle School
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson the students reflect on the power of volunteerism and gain some perspective on the immense impact volunteers make on our economy and society. They will determine what they contribute to their school community.
Unit: What Is Philanthropy?
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
Through discussion and response to literature, students define philanthropy as the sharing of time, talent, and treasure for the common good. Students reflect on the benefit of philanthropy to the giver and receiver...
Unit: Save a Drop For Me
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will analyze what it takes to participate in a volunteer experience that benefits the community, select a project, participate in it, reflect on the experience and assess its benefits both for themselves and for the common good.