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The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement.
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Unit: Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy
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Grades:
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The participants investigate the roles of historical and contemporary Latino philanthropists. They will look at the work of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the farm labor movement within the historical context of Latino activism in the United States.
Unit: Power and Race in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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Using award-winning literature, the learners describe and analyze racism in Mississippi during the Great Depression. The readers identify the injustices in the community as well as the values and self-respect that build community relationships and strength.
Unit: Road Less Traveled
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We build empathy and respect for people and giving traditions by listening to stories and traditions of present-day Native Americans. Participants practice listening and taking notes to capture key ideas.
Unit: Living In a Community
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The children recognize they form a community when they are brought together for a common purpose. They are encouraged to be philanthropic within interest groups, schools, and families to build trust and for the common good of the community.
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K
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The children explore attributes of the community in which they live. They compare ways to be generous in rural, urban, and suburban communities.
Unit: Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
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Young people learn what it is like to be a refugee through pictures, video, and stories. They build empathy and do an activity that simulates choices refugees must make.
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Unit: Constitution Day
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6
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Students identify the components and rationale behind the Constitution, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the community-building focus of the Constitution and how it relates personally to...
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The classroom is matched up with another classroom (or any group of people) in the country or the world. The students communicate by letter or e-mail and compare characteristics of place such as methods of transportation, weather, resources, and culture. Students will eventually work with their...
Unit: Dear Philanthropist
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Grades:
9
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From stories and examples, participants identify attributes, motivation, and impact of philanthropists.