Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson highlights the importance of monitoring speech. The children identify positive and negative effects of the words they use and are encouraged to use speech only for good.
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Unit: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
Unit: Philanthropy in Literature
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will define philanthropy as "sharing or giving time, talent or treasure for the common good."
Unit: It's Goin' Down; The Rain Forest
Grades:
6
7
8
Researching from the perspective of one type of scientist, youth become experts on the attributes of a tropical rainforest as well as the threats to its health and impact on the globe. Youth work in teams of four to make a collage poster and presentation.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will learn about overpopulation and its connection to hunger.
Unit: Philanthropic Literature
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Grades:
K
1
2
The book the Rainbow Fish tells the story of a fish who learns to give a little of himself for the sake of others. We discuss the impact of giving something you value to make a better community.
Unit: Let's Make Lemonade
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Grades:
K
1
2
We define the vocabulary in the definition of philanthropy through an original song with a familiar tune.
Unit: The Power of Children
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students form groups, sign group agreements, delegate tasks, and begin forming their service-learing project proposal. The teacher provides mini-lessons to individuals, as needed, who bring information back to groups on presentation skills, budgeting, and service-learning procedure.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is for the learners to reflect on how philanthropy, enlightened self-interest, and caring are related and to determine why and how they will "care" in the future.
Unit: GivingTuesday
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
We define philanthropy and discuss the joy of giving, as well as various ways to give through nonprofits in the community. We learn how #GivingTuesday, an international initiative, focuses on generosity and the power of social media and combining efforts with others to make a big...
Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to have students recognize the idea of an emerging democracy, analyze the struggles of the people, and decide on a way to help the people.
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