Grades:
3
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5
Participants analyze the essential qualities of the Core Democratic Values and how these values are evident in relationships and behavior in a classroom/group and in the community/nation.
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Unit: We the Kids - The Three Branches and Me
Unit: We Are Divine Creations (Tolerance) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
7
8
It is obvious that our bodies require proper nutrition. It is less obvious that our souls and imaginations require sustenance as well. This lesson is intended as nutrition for the spirit. It is intended to demonstrate ways that people utilize their time, their talent and their treasure to...
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Unit: Nature and You (Stewardship) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will familiarize students with the Biblical passages that describe Adam’s responsibility to care for the Garden of Eden. Learners will develop an understanding of what this responsibility required of Adam and model this responsibility to nature by taking care of a garden of their own...
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Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Grades:
6
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Youth Activity: Students add to their “philanthropic” vocabulary with an alphabet activity to gain a better understanding of the actions and deeds of philanthropy.
“Wisdom begins in wonder.” ~ Socrates
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To create student awareness about philanthropy in daily life throughout the world using a variety of topics and sources.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
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The learners explore folktales related to forgiveness. They investigate how compassion is interrelated with forgiveness, and describe challenges to real forgiveness.
Grades:
9
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When times are hard, it is sometimes difficult to remember that the things that count are not material, and the people who make a difference in our lives are the ones we often take for granted. We read five Jewish folktales that reveal gifts of generosity in everyday events of life. Through...
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners analyze and define the word perseverance and reflect on the perseverance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: From Struggle to Success
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Grades:
6
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Students learn from examples of people who have experienced a struggle and used surrounding resources to make something better for themselves and the people around them. Examples of "servant leadership" are taken from the Our State of Generosity...
Unit: Women of the Industrial Era
Grades:
6
7
8
We learn about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her leadership of the woman's suffrage movement. At the time it was hard for some people to see that women deserved equality or that change was possible, but her persistence and organization techniques helped raise awareness and involvement....