Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Unit Purpose:
By identifying examples of courage from the actions of Jackie Robinson, learners discover that it takes courage to do the right thing in the face of peer pressure. They are asked to brainstorm issues that require courage to address. They define what a hero is and reflect on what causes they feel passionate enough about to face with courage.
Focus Questions:
What role does courage play in relationships and life success? How can developing courage equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good?
Unit Duration:
Five 20 minute lessons
Unit Objectives:
The learner will:
- take a pre-test on Jackie Robinson.
- read or listen to an article by Henry Aaron about Jackie Robinson.
- identify examples of courage in Jackie Robinson.
- identify times when doing the right thing is difficult.
- discuss the motivations of Jackie Robinson to do the difficult thing.
- identify personal motivations to do courageous acts.
- listen to "Hero" by Mariah Carey.
- identify examples of courage in the song.
- define hero and list the attributes of a hero.
- identify issues in the school (community and world) that are difficult to address because it takes courage to take a stand.
- identify personal interests and talents.
- choose an issue area that is important to him or her.
- reflect in writing about how he or she can take action in a courageous way to make a difference in someone's life.
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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