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Closer to the Ground

Grade Levels: 
3
4
5

The lessons in this unit will focus on the role of foundations and how they help cultural subgroups within communities.

Subjects 
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Mathematics

Concepts of Leadership

Grade Levels: 
9
10
11
12

This unit will enable students to identify the elements of decision-making that leaders have used throughout history and the challenges and rewards that they encountered as they committed themselves to taking private action for public good.

Subjects 
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies

Defining Philanthropy

Grade Levels: 
9
10
11
12

The lessons that comprise this unit were designed to give students an opportunity to draw from their prior knowledge as well as new experiences to develop a deeper understanding of the concept of philanthropy. Student writing skills are also heavily emphasized in this unit.

Subjects 
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy

Diverse Community: Who Is My Neighbor? (6-8)

Grade Levels: 
6
7
8

Using a variety of activities, students examine the meaning of and examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Students work in groups to propose ways to help reduce stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.

Subjects 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies

Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior - His Life, His Legacy

Grade Levels: 
K
1
2

Through literature, students learn about the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and give examples of how Dr. King was a philanthropist.

Subjects 
Arts Education
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies

Dreaming of Gardens (5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 
3
4
5

Students listen to two stories and compare and contrast the activities of the main characters. Students reflect by writing an answer to the focus questions.

Subjects 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Media / Technology

Each One, Teach One

Grade Levels: 
3
4
5

Students learn about literacy for younger learners. They analyze early childhood literature, learn skills necessary to become successful readers, and participate in a Reading Buddies partnership with a younger class.

Subjects 
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Arts Education

For the Well-Being of Our Citizens

Grade Levels: 
9
10
11
12

Looking at historical situations of economic difficulty in the United States, the learners analyze presidential decisions and the role of philanthropy during such times. Students will define poverty, connect it to human rights issues, and analyze how nonprofit organizations have an important

Subjects 
Media / Technology
Social Studies
Arts Education
Language Arts

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