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This lesson is a reflection on the beach clean-up experience.
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Unit: Philanthropy—A Day at the Beach
Unit: One Person's Trash
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Grades:
6
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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.
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
Grades:
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The purpose of this session is to plan and develop a video documentary. Modeling their documentary after the West Michigan documentary The Gift of All, youth interview local philanthropists and create a multi-media story of their community and local philanthropy. Creating and sharing...
Grades:
9
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11
12
The purpose of this session is to show and celebrate the completion of the video documentary. Sharing the documentary is an act of philanthropy as it teaches and inspires others about philanthropy in the community. Participants reflect and write about the service-
...Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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8
Learners listen to the lyrics of the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey. They explore the feelings and actions that go along with being a hero.
Unit: Cultural Diversity in Service
Grades:
9
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Using the radio broadcast "This I Believe" as a model, learners create visual or audio statements of their beliefs about volunteering and serving. Each presentation communicates the culture, experiences, and motivations that influence the learner's attitude about service. After presenting...
Unit: What Respect Means to Me
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We all want our schools and other places we gather to feel safe, a place we all can be ourselves. In this lesson, we explore how respecting ourselves and others can promote an inclusive and safe community of belonging.
Unit: Bullying Prevention Plan
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Grades:
9
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Youth make a plan as empowered and responsible members of the civil society to take action to prevent bullying behavior while being sensitive to the people involved, from the victim to the bystander to the bully.
Unit: Be the Change: Personal Health
Grades:
9
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Learners review healthy eating habits and share their learning to promote a healthier community.
Unit: The Important Thing About Reading
Grades:
3
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5
In this lesson, we explore the value of reading and discuss why it is good for the community when everyone has access to books.