Grades:
11
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To discuss the wisdom of giving and receiving gifts. What makes a gift or giver wise or foolish? How should you decide what you should give?
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Unit: Why Do We Have a Census?
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This secondary lesson explains what the U.S. Census is and why it is important for everyone. Every ten years, we count everyone who is living in the U.S., from babies to the oldest people. This gives our government a clear idea of who is using services and where we have growth or decrease in...
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
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Youth Activity: Participants will know the definition of philanthropy, and be able to recognize philanthropic traits and actions. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
“Say it again! Say it loud! Philanthropy makes me proud!” ~ Janet...
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Unit: We Are Guardians of the Earth (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
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We are commanded to “master the earth”. How one elects to do that, is a product of one’s understanding of the concept of mastery. This lesson enables learners to create a personally meaningful model and action plan of mastery/stewardship based upon their interpretation of traditional texts.
Unit: Be the Change: Homelessness
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Students build on their understanding about homelessness, seeking to discover the actual facts and statistics about homelessness locally and nationally.
Unit: What Will You Bring to the Table? (9-12)
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Students carry out a food simulation in which they discover that while there is enough food produced in the United States to feed everyone, access to food is not equal or fair. They investigate the issue of hunger locally and nationally and then plan a service project with the theme "What Will...
Unit: Opening Our Hearts and Hands to Others (Tzedakah)
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Using texts and experiential learning experiences, this lesson emphasizes the reasons why giving tzedakah, or charity, is a fundamental concept in Judaism.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
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Students will learn about federal social service programs over time and SNAP, the food assistance program....
Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
Grades:
6
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Students read about the Orphan Train and compare and contrast how that philanthropic effort has evolved today....
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
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In Lesson Two, students examine the second part of the definition of integrity: doing what's right....