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Voting and Civics

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Voting and Civics

This fast-paced novel tells the story of two first-time voters who overcome barriers to voting on Election Day. The literature guide for this book is linked below and provides discussion questions and activities to spark conversation about voting rights, voter suppression, and personal action. 

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  • The Power of One

    Unit: 
    Be the Change: Democracy
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    In this lesson, we explore the importance of each person's right to vote and the injustice of limiting that power. 

  • Voting and the Common Good

    Unit: 
    Voting and the Common Good (10th Grade)
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    Learners examine the statistics of voter turnout in the Federal Elections and from these statistics the learners draw some comparative conclusions.

  • Making our Voices Heard: Vote

    Unit: 
    Making our Voices Heard for the Community
    Grades 
    6
    7
    8

    Raise awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and the opportunity to voice one's opinion without fear of reprisal, as principles basic to a democracy.

  • Susan B. Anthony, Activist

    Unit: 
    Women of the Industrial Era
    Grades 
    6
    7
    8

    This lesson is designed to expnd awareness about the famous suffragist Susan B. Anthony. Although she is best known for this role, she was active in six different causes as an abolitionist, educational reformer, labor activist, temperance worker, suffragist, and women's rights campaigner.

  • To Vote or Not to Vote? That Is the Question!

    Unit: 
    Our Constitutional Connection
    Grades 
    3
    4
    5

    Three amendments to the Constitution extended voting rights to more citizens. Look at the language of these amendments and the effectiveness of everyone actually getting the vote.

  • Government by the People

    Unit: 
    We ARE the Government
    Grades 
    6
    7
    8

    In this lesson, learners read primary documents that illustrate the motivations of the founding fathers of the United States related to philanthropy (government by the people, advocacy, civil rights, shared power).

  • Roles, Rules, and the Constitution of the U.S.

    Unit: 
    Constitution Day
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2

    Students learn how the Constitution relates to rules and community roles. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to improving their community for the good of all. 

  • Black History IS American History

    Unit: 
    Black History IS American History
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
    11
    12

    We are made by history. In this activity, youth read the stories of philanthropic African Americans and influential related events that made America what it is today. Then they create a virtual Pop-Up Museum as an advocacy service project in which they tell stories of Black history and philanthropy.

  • Indigenous Heritage Appreciation

    Unit: 
    Cultural Competence
    Grades 
    K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8

    In this lesson we learn the history of the Indigenous people who lived in our specific area. We learn that language matters, and there is a respectful way to talk about the heritage of a person who was first to live in an area. 

  • The Gifts of Nature

    Unit: 
    Humans and Nature Flourishing Together
    Grades 
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
    11
    12

    Through analyzing a Ted Talk by Robin Wall Kimmerer, participants develop their understanding of what it means to respond with gratitude to the gifts from the Earth. Participants expand their awareness of the interdependent relationship between humans and nature.

  • Native American Folktales

    Unit: 
    Generosity of Spirit Folktales
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    Native Americans, or Indigenous People, are located geographically across the entire continent of North America. There are many stereotypes of native culture, but their culture varies as much as their locations, as each group of native peoples have their own traditions.

  • Philanthropy in Indigenous Culture

    Unit: 
    Philanthropy and You
    Grades 
    3
    4
    5

    The purpose of this lesson is to examine the tradition of giving and sharing in Indigenous communities and to learn about philanthropy in other cultures.

  • What's My Civic Responsibility?

    Unit: 
    What's My Civic Responsibility?
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    The learners define and explain the importance of civic engagement and responsible citizenship. They explore the reasons why people may hesitate to become involved in solving problems and consider ways in which they can be "part of the solution" rather than a "part of the problem." 

  • Walk the Walk

    Unit: 
    Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
    Grades 
    7
    8
    9
    10
    11
    12

    Learners explore what it means for responsible citizens to demonstrate civic virtues of justice, kindness, peace, generosity, and inclusion. 

  • Citizen Participation

    Unit: 
    Encouraging Community Engagement
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    Young people learn about the variety of ways citizens can become active participants in the community: political parties, interest groups, voting, and providing public service. 

  • My Civic Timeline

    Unit: 
    Community Philanthropy
    Grades 
    3
    4
    5

    Create a past, present, and future timeline of personal philanthropy. 

  • Civic Virtue

    Unit: 
    Community Philanthropy
    Grades 
    3
    4
    5

    We define civic virtue and give examples of ways to exhibit civic virtue for the common good. 

  • Citizenship and Civic Virtue

    Unit: 
    Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy
    Grades 
    9
    10
    11
    12

    As a group we define good citizenship, including the classic Roman concept of civic virtue (putting the common good above individual need).

  • I Am a Star

    Unit: 
    You Are Uniquely You
    Grades 
    3
    4
    5

    In response to a picture book, each participant identifies their own unique qualities and shares them proudly on a star. They demonstrate respect and trust to share their qualities and pay attention to others' traits. 

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