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Grades:
6
7
8
We build empathy and respect for people and giving traditions by listening to stories and traditions of present-day Native Americans. Participants practice listening and taking notes to capture key ideas.
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Unit: Road Less Traveled
Unit: We Are Guardians of the Earth (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
7
8
It would seem that contradictions abound in the Bible! Finding interpretations that allow these contradicting texts to coexist is both a traditional religious concern and a contemporary dynamic enterprise. It is also a pursuit that will determine how one comes to understand the role of Biblical...
Unit: Hurricane Katrina / Great Hanshin-Awaji Disaster Collaboration
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will identify those natural disasters that could befall their state and/or local area, and discuss the impact that these disasters could have in terms of human, property, and/or capital losses. They will also explore forewarning/alert and preparedness programs, as well as the role...
Unit: This Land Is Our Land (Stewardship) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson guides students to recognize the importance of taking care of the world by reducing trash. Students will recognize the benefits of recycling and reusing.
Unit: Tikkun Olam (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to identify the essence of an imperfect world and the rationale for why the world needs improvement.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the differences between businesses and nonprofit organizations and key terms used in each sector.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through the three Suni folktales, learners analyze the lessons in generosity and behavior for the common good.
Unit: Rosa Parks
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
Rosa Parks’s acts of philanthropy brought a community of people together for the common good and resulted in major social change in her community and in the nation. Young people identify the relationship between individual rights, justice, equality, and community responsibility.
Unit: Beneficial Bees
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn about the roles of bees in a colony and discuss how that relates to people in community. Bees have an important role in nature as pollinators, but their population numbers have been declining in recent years. Students write a letter or create a flyer to teach others how to help...
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Unit: Philanthropy—A Day at the Beach
Grades:
3
4
5
Young people convince others to take care of the beach or protect the Earth. They write an essay or make an advocacy poster.
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