Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Michigan, Educator
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URL: Creating Volunteers
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Michigan, Educator
"What an excellent lesson! We volunteered at a nursing home. "Opportunity cost" [was] a hard concept in the past. They "get it" now."
Patricia G.
Michigan, Educator
"This is a good introductory lesson to a social action project…[it] got students thinking about social problems."
Tom P.
Michigan, Educator
"This is my favorite lesson. It is an excellent opportunity to talk about and discuss how the students in your classroom are heroes."
URL: What Can I Do?
Laura D.
Michigan, Educator
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Jean S.
New Jersey, Educator
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Canada, Educator
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URL: What's in the Water
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California, Educator
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URL: Recycle and RESPECT!
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New Mexico, Educator
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Colorado, Educator
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New Jersey, Educator
"This was a great social studies lesson where the students were able to relate to daily issues and how you solve discrimination [and] prejudice."
URL: Don't Laugh at Me
Dr. Wanda R.
Indianapolis, Educator
"Wow! This is terrific! In a nation where violence is rampant and bullying...has taken us to guns & deaths at school, this should be a required unit."
Rebekah J.
New Mexico, Educator
"This looks great, and will work perfectly as I transition from themes to the hero motif with my sophomores."
Rina S.
India, Educator
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Mary P.
Michigan, Educator
"We love this unit. It is a great way to discuss the beauty and geography of our country, as well as how we can do our part to keep it beautiful."
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Georgia, Educator
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Rini Anggraini
Iceland, 4th Grade
"This lesson helps me so much. Nowadays, the students tend to admire the celebrities rather than heroes. Thank you for your idea."
Tracy Palomba
New Jersey, 5th/6th grade
"I am starting to plan for my first week back to school, and I wanted to talk about the devastating oil spill with my classes. I have been thinking about how to conduct a lab. Finding this activity has made me so excited. Thank you. I can't wait to see what discussions this activity brings up in class!"
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