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We investigate and expand our understanding of caring and determine things or people we care about.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 8)
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Learners relate enlightened self-interest to caring by discussing a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville about the American tradition of democracy.
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The purpose of this lesson is for the learners to reflect on how philanthropy, enlightened self-interest, and caring are related and to determine why and how they will "care" in the future.
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Learners talk about the uses of water and understand its importance to our world.
Unit: One Person's Trash
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In this lesson, we learn about landfills and the global and local management of trash.
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This lesson helps learners see the potential for reusing materials rather than throwing them away. They research and contact community organizations that support recycling efforts.
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The learners identify a common area where trash accumulates and plan a clean-up project.
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Unit: Watershed S.O.S.
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Through observation of the water cycle, we discuss the importance of water as a nonrenewable resource. Why is being a good steward of this resource an example of acting for the Common Good?
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The purpose of the lesson is to educate learners about watersheds, ways in which water pollution occurs, and how important proper use of watersheds is to them. After understanding the importance of the watersheds, they will recognize that wise usage of their local watershed is an example...
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In this lesson, participants join a playful group called Poseidon's Protectors who are sworn to protect the watershed and oceans. They write a letter to Poseidon telling about their 3-part plan to protect.
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