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Students define philanthropy and identify examples in history. They reflect on their own acts of philanthropy in their day to day life.
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Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
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Learners read a variety of stories to engage discussion and action about giving and philanthropy. They identify examples of acting for the common good in literature and their community.
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Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
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Literature Guide
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“Ripped from the headlines,” this book addresses what has become a common occurrence, wildlife encroaching upon suburban neighborhoods. Or, is it the neighborhoods encroaching upon the wildlife?
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Parents
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Literature Guide
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K
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In "Before You Were Mine", a boy wonders and questions what his dog’s life was like before he found his new forever home. Was the dog well taken care of, do his old owners miss him, did he get lost or was he given up?
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Parents
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Literature Guide
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K
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This book tells the true story of Norman, a disabled dog that is slowly going blind. Though Norman can no longer see, his loving family still values him. The other family dog, Lucy, helps Norman get around and stay safe. Norman loves to run with Lucy and his family on the beach.
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Parents
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Literature Guide
Grade Level:
K
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Have you ever rescued a pet? In this charming story, Buddy, a rescued dog, tells us about his life after being adopted and his painful experiences before.
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Parents
Resource Type:
Literature Guide
Grade Level:
PreK
K
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This is a story about how the author “fell in love with her hair”.
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Parents
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Literature Guide
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In“The Librarian of Basra: A true story from Iraq,” Jeanette Winter brings to light the courage, innovation, and strength of a Muslim woman who saved 30,000 library books from bombing during the war in the Middle East. Alia Muhammad Baker organized her community to shelter books in their
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Parents
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Literature Guide
Grade Level:
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Jeremy longs for the popular tennis shoes worn by many of his classmates, but his grandmother insists he doesn’t need them. In “Those Shoes", author Maribeth Boelts explores the themes of generosity, friendship and the difference between needs and wants.
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Parents