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6
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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.
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Unit: Welcome to Our School - A Transition from Elementary to Middle School
Unit: We the People... Project
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Grades:
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To determine students' knowledge of opportunities for volunteerism in the community and the current level of student volunteer activities.
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Grades:
9
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Students will use various investigative procedures to compile a list of government or volunteer service opportunities.
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Grades:
9
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Students compare the actions of early leaders to their own responsibility to be civically responsible. This discussion and writing activity helps students clarify the citizen's role in philanthropy as voluntary action for common good....
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to volunteering through a local nonprofit or the service program at their school so that they understand the importance of giving their time to make a difference in the greater community....
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Unit: Pollution Solutions
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Grades:
6
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8
Learners recognize water as a scarce natural resource that is often polluted and made unusable. They research local water sources, describe issues that pollute water, and brainstorm solutions.
Focus Question: What is each person's responsibility for environmental...
Unit: Heroism In Literature
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9
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Students will be provided the opportunity to reflect cognitively and effectively upon concepts acquired during the first three lessons by producing a manual of service opportunities within their community. Increasing individual student awareness of...
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
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6
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Youth Activity: Participants will discover how their time can equal treasure for organizations in the community. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
"My call tonight is for every American to commit at least two years, or 4,000 hours, over the rest of...
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Unit: Jobs on the Move
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Grades:
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In this lesson, learners study vocabulary and concepts of the Great Depression. They explore the factors that led to the Great Depression and compare them to the economic conditions of the recent recession of 2008 and 2009. Learners read excerpts from two literature books by John Steinbeck and...
Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will define philanthropy and then identify philanthropy in a read aloud story and the news.