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Structure and Function of Bulbs, Corms and Rhizomes
Students explore the concept of philanthropy and why people give. They investigate the importance of the tulip to Holland and the tradition of giving flowers away. They begin to explore the life cycle of tulips and dissect a bulb to...
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Our Ethics Show: Learning to Master
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students create an action plan as pairs study a number of texts dealing with Jewish perspectives on the mastery of the earth. They then determine how these...
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Artists Giving Back
Students define serial reciprocity through art and make a classroom goal for the giving back. In this serial reciprocity lesson, students read Camille and the Sunflowers and discuss why the arts are important in communities. Students...
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2nd Grade - Act. 25: Creature Creation
Create a creature using some of the characteristics of a real animal. Second graders will read a book from the "Froggy," series by Johnathan London to learn about the characteristics of frogs. After discussing and recording various...
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The Language of Human Rights
Did you know that there are 15.2 million refugees in the world? High schoolers will read "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and learn how they can get involved to lower this surprising number. To really encourage involvement,...
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Jimmy Carter: Civic Action, Lesson 1
Inspired by the humanitarian work of President Jimmy Carter after he left office, high schoolers explore the history of civic action in the United States and generate ideas about problems at the local, national, and international levels....
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A Story of Giving
Students read a fable and identify their traits and values. They discuss how their family gives to others. They also predict the results of a lifetime of philanthropic giving.
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Acting it Out
Young scholars explore responsible behavior. In this character education activity, students work in groups to act out scenarios using or disregarding responsible behavior. Young scholars discuss personal feelings and consequences of each...
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Types of Government
Students explore different types of government. In this government instructional activity, students discuss the role of government in modern society, identify different types of modern governments, and play a game based on the...
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Giving Game-Put It on the Card!
Pupils explore credit cards and how they are used in purchasing goods and services. They participate in a game called the Giving Game.
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Philanthropy and Philanthropists' Qualities
Students explore the meaning of the term "philanthropy" and the qualities that philanthropists share, especially good character and personal virtue. They list and describe how three volunteer groups act for the common good and summarize...
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Circle of Caring
Students examine lives that have been lived for the positive good of others. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss famous philanthropists and what they have in common. Students define philanthropy, discuss what caring means and...
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Opening our hearts and hands to others
Students study the act of charity in Judaism. For this charity lesson plan, students read about the act of giving in the Jewish culture called tzedakah, and give gifts to others.
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"Society of Friends" and Society
Students discover the Society of Friends. In this Quakers lesson, students research the Quakers and discuss how their beliefs and works are philanthropic and contribute to core democratic values.
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A Piece of Bread
Students prepare food. In this African American community lesson, students read a story and discuss how philanthropy was portrayed. Students write about a time they had the opportunity to share or give. Students decide ways they can be...
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The Rewards of Caring
Middle schoolers explore the concept of democracy. In this character education lesson, students discover enlightened self-interest and discuss a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville.
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The Bill of Rights in Times of National Crisis
Pupils examine the ability of the government to suspend individual rights in times of national crisis. They formulate a constitutional amendment that clearly states if, when, how and by whom the rights of individuals can be suspended.
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Power of Speech
Students practice giving compliments and using words of praise. In this vocabulary lesson, students listen to the parable Yettle's Feathers and determine ways to use speech in positive ways instead of through rumors, tattling and insults.
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Charity in the Bible (Private-Religious)
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research the tzedakah model as they read and discuss the book of Ruth in the Bible and consider the charitable acts of Boaz. Students also discuss...
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Giving From the Heart: Art From the Heart
Students examine how art contributes to the common good. In this common good lesson plan, students participate in an interactive read aloud of Jeff Brumbeau, Quiltmaker's Gift. They act out the story and talk about how "Art from the...
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Sharing the Joy of a Garden
Students examine a gardening book. In this philanthropy lesson, students read a trade book, The Gardener, to learn about gardening. They discuss how this book's characters are philanthropic and write a summary paragraph in their journals.
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We the Community
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students design and create informational books regarding nonprofit agencies and philanthropists in their community.
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The Work of our (Divine) Hands
Students explore ethical "mitzvots." In this philanthropy lesson plan, students consider how to lead their lives ethically according to the dogma of mitzvot. Students discuss the consequences of their actions.
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Parts of a Plant- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension
In this parts of a plant non-fiction reading worksheet, students read 2 pages that describe the parts of a plant and their jobs. They answer 10 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions based on the reading.