Stitch in Time for the Common Good
Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels:
6
7
8
Subjects:
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Science
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Civil society
Focus Question
How can youth make a difference in their country today?
Photo Credit: Big City Life (Berlin) by Matthias Ripp is licensed under CC by 2.0
Unit Overview
Learners explore contributions of American scientists toward improving society. They state the importance of participating in active citizenship and the role of non-profit organizations.
Service Experience
The learners analyze nonprofit organizations and choose one to which they send a $1 contribution.
Lessons in This Unit
Unit:
Stitch in Time for the Common Good
Lesson 1 of 2
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.
Subjects
Unit:
Stitch in Time for the Common Good
Lesson 2 of 2
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore that government and non-profit organizations together help bring about breakthroughs in modern science and medicine. These contributions to the common good require the support of philanthropists, large and small.