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Philanthropy News

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students collect examples of local philanthropy and write a news article for a  local newspaper. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Helping Out by George Ancona to gain understanding of what philanthropic acts are. Students...
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You are Uniquely You

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. In this cross-curriculum science simple machines lesson, students observe examples and read about simple machines, then use body movement to demonstrate how...
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A Community of Givers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore charitable organizations. In this character development instructional activity, students read about children who have contributed to charitable organizations, research a variety of these organizations, plan a project,...
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A Fast Cleanup

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the causes and effects of air pollution. In this stewardship lesson, students explore the Air Quality Index, research pollutants, and present their findings.
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Building the Foundation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students understand the purpose of the judicial branch of government. In this judiciary lesson, students participate in exercises to understand how the court system works. Students complete activity sheets to develop understanding of...
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Common Good in Aztec Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the Aztec religion and its symbols. In this Aztec religion lesson, students develop understanding of why the Aztecs gave sacrifices. Students write an essay looking at the Aztec religion and can explain its...
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Examples of Sharing as Told Through a Native American Legend

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore community problem solving. In this cross-curriculum literature and social studies activity, students listen to The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie DePaola and discuss how a Native American community problem was...
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Finding Our Bonds: King Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students experience literature and participate in a simulation that examines discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes.
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Just-Us and Kindness: A Voice for Children: King Day

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, 8th graders read human rights literature and use information gleaned to discuss children's rights around the world. Students discuss scenarios...
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Going into the Great North

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe and investigate the areas included in the Great North. For this geography lesson, students observe a documentary based on the Great North. Later the students will draw and identify countries within the arctic circle and...
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What Are Erosion and Sediments?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create experiments in class based on the erosion of Earth. In this erosion lesson, students perform a lab in class replicating the effects of erosion. Middle schoolers finally draw their own conclusions based on the...
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Guardians of Eden

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars understand the definition of a guardian and the role of the guardian in caring for something. In this Garden of Eden lesson plan, students examine how a guardian takes care of a garden. Young scholars complete worksheets...
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Design of Our Own

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students recognize family, school, and local community leaders who have contributed to the common good. Middle schoolers also study community...
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A Day in the Life of a Homeless Person

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners examine the day in the life of a homeless person. In this humanitarian activity, students examine the life of a homeless person while discovering the importance of social justice in our society.
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Airing Our concerns: I Can See Clearly Now

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research specific answers to questions about air pollution. In this air pollution lesson, students share information to fully understand the causes of air pollution. Students role play individuals from different groups to...
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Dramatizing Tam's Slipper

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate the Japanese version of the Cinderella tale. In this fairy tale lesson, students read Tam's Slipper and construct a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the tale with the American version.
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Characterization

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students read the book Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. For this character traits lesson, students read the book and identify character traits. Students draw pictures of a character from the book and describe the character traits.
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Science Fiction Stories

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write a story. In this genre lesson, students read a science fiction story and discuss its characteristics. Students brainstorm a list of things that if scientifically changed would alter the way we live our lives. Students...
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Underground Railroad- People Get Ready...There's a Train a Comin'

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about the Underground Railroad. In this Civil War and slavery lesson, students discuss how successful slaves would be moving around at night, learn the secret vocabulary used for escape routes and review background about...
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Harriet Tubman

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate Harriet Tubman. In this African-American lesson, students read the book A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman and discuss how she was a conductor of the Underground Railroad. Students identify the leadership qualities she...
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Following in Their Footsteps

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students reflect upon the activity of tikkun olam as they read "First They Came for the Jews." Students plan and execute a tikkun olam project of their...
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Inquiring Minds: News and Philanthropy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners recognize philanthropy and collect samples from the newspaper or other literary sources. In this newspaper writing instructional activity, students observe acts of kindness and write about them in a newsletter.
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Preparing the Soil

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students read Seedfolks and discuss the characters in the story and consider their actions that led to a community garden. Students journal about their...
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Trash or Treasure?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore their experiences and reflect on how one person can make a difference in our world. In this service learning lesson, students analyze themes in music related to encouragement. Learners perform a service learning project...

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