Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Unit Purpose:
In this unit the learners define respect as "valuing yourself/being proud of who you are, valuing others; valuing the world around you; being courteous with others and tolerant of personal differences."
They relate it to the core values and beliefs of a constitutional democracy. Using the historical biography of Cynthia Ann Parker, they cite examples of respect/disrespect. The students investigate their perceptions about bullying and its relationship to respect. They brainstorm ways to promote respect of self and others and the world around them. The learners discuss a quote from Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and reflect on the meaning of respect for themselves as individuals. They commit their support to a plan for promoting respect in their school.
Focus Questions:
What role does respect play in relationships and life success? How can developing respect equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good?
Unit Duration:
Five 20-minute lessons
Unit Objectives:
The learner will:
- define respect.
- describe how democratic values apply to respect
- brainstorm ideas for promoting a more respectful atmosphere in the class/school.
- read about and respond to the true story of Cynthia Ann Parker.
- identify examples of respect/disrespect in the story.
- analyze a quote about our connections to nature.
- discuss an example of a lack of respect for the natural world.
- brainstorm ways to show respect for the world around us.
- discuss a quote from Barbara Jordan.
- reflect on the personal meaning of respect of self and others.
- determine at least one individual act they can take to promote respect.
Service Experience:
This character education mini-lesson is not intended to be a service learning lesson or to meet the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. The character education units will be most effective when taught in conjunction with a student-designed service project that provides a real world setting in which students can develop and practice good character and leadership skills. For ideas and suggestions for organizing service events go to The League.
Notes for Teaching:
It is recommended that learners keep a journal to record their learning and reflections about the character traits studied.
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed By:
Barbara Dillbeck
Director
Learning to Give
Betsy Flikkema
Associate Director
Learning to Give
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