This unit focuses on different traditions of giving through world cultures (and religious traditions), looking for similarities that connect us. In addition, learners recognize that diversity makes our community stronger.
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The most effective way to help people recover from a natural disaster may be to donate funds. This lesson introduces vocabulary terms spend, save, and donate and explores different styles of philanthropy.
Learners gain an understanding of the importance of environmental stewardship and how they can participate. Learners gain awareness that they are part of a whole and that they have a responsibility to participate in caring for the Earth.
Using the Action Without Borders/Idealist.org website, students become more aware of nonprofit organizations, including job opportunities.
This lesson describes the military's role in our country and highlights service to country as one of the most sacrificial forms of "voluntary action intended for the common good."
Learners define bullying behavior and describe what bullying looks and feels like. In contrast, they experience the feelings of being helpful and kind to peers when they need it.
Students gain understanding of organizations, leadership, and collaboration by using resources from the Our State of Generosity website. Students research career pathways of nonprofit leaders that match their own passions, and develop service projects that allow them to build career readiness ski
This unit explores the value of philanthropy in our world and shows students how struggles in life can be turned around and lead people to success.
Students explore the idea of giving to others through Biblical laws, stories, modern biographies, and Rabbinical interpretations. They participate in group discussions and creative activities that foster an appreciation for giving charity and the rewards derived from it.
This lesson will teach Maimonides’ (Rambam’s) Eight Levels of Charity as quoted in the Mishneh Torah, his book of Jewish laws and concepts. The learner will understand the Eight Levels of Charity, the reasons behind the hierarchy, and how these levels apply to today’s...