Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE

The LEAGUE

Bridges for All
Unit of 3 lessons
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6th-8th Grade
Subjects:

Language Arts, Library / Technology, Philanthropy and Social Studies

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Lesson 1 : ELA: Brainstorming; Personal Response; Research; Vocabulary
 PHIL: Common Good; Courage; Time/Talent/Treasure
 SOC: Analyze/Interpret; Civil War/Reconstruction (1850-1877); Compare/Contrast; Core Democratic Values; Haviland, Laura Smith; Inquiry; LEAGUE Optional Lesson: One Day; Quakers; Underground Railroad
Lesson 2 : ELA: Reading; Reflection; Response to Text/Others
 PHIL: Character; Nonprofit Organizations; Volunteer
 SOC: Common Good; Cooper Union; Core Democratic Values; Discrimination; Edison, Thomas A.; Freedmen’s Bureau; George Peabody Institute; Good Character; Human Rights; Knights of Pythias; LEAGUE Optional Lesson: One Day; Persecution; Personal Virtue; Pinchback, P.B.S.; Soldier’s Ladies Aid (The); YMCA/YWCA
Lesson 3 : ELA: Personal Response; Persuasive Techniques; Presentations; Research
 PHIL: Service Project; Volunteer
 SOC: Analyze/Interpret; Anthony, Susan B.; Civil Society; Civil War/Reconstruction (1850-1877); Common Good; Core Democratic Values; Discrimination; Douglass, Frederick; Garrison, William Lloyd; Good Character; Hayden, Lewis; Historical Biographies; Human Rights; LEAGUE Optional Lesson: One Day; Persecution; Personal Virtue; Pinchback, P.B.S.; Reconstruction; Rights/Responsibilities; Tubman, Harriet

Unit Overview:

This unit will study the contributions of individuals and non-profit organizations in eliminating the dehumanizing conditions of slavery during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.

Unit Purpose:

This unit will assess the importance of volunteers, both today and in history. Students will research the work of volunteers before, during and after the Civil War and decide what they can do today to make a meaningful contribution in their community.

Unit Objectives:

The learners will:

  • identify six individuals who formed organizations/or worked for the common good within their community.
  • analyze how the work of Laura Smith Haviland was philanthropic and supported Core Democratic Values.
  • trace the origins of three organizations founded for the common good .
  • link organizations of the past to the present.
  • assess the role of volunteerism during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
  • plan a volunteer effort within the community.

Service Experience:

Although lessons in this unit contain service project examples, decisions about service plans and implementation should be made by students, as age appropriate.

After completing a survey to determine interests and making arrangements with a local non-profit organization, students will provide volunteer service as arranged.

Unit Assessment:

  • Students will complete a chart identifying persons/organizations that worked for the common good immediately before, during or after the Civil War.

  • Students will provide a summation of their experiences as volunteers from Lesson Three: Rallying to the Cause.

School/Home Connection:

  • Interactive Parent / Student Homework:
    See Attachment One: Talented Who? Talented Me? from Lesson Two: A Better Way

Notes for Teaching:

Become familiar with the many resources and links made available to you via the Web site http://www.learningtogive.org

State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:

See individual lessons for benchmark detail.

Lessons Developed and Piloted By:

Ramona Purdy
Detroit Public Schools
Van Zile Elementary School
2915 E Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48234

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