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6
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"Freedom songs" were an important motivating force during the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968. Through music we explore the important figures in the Civil Rights Movement and their contribution to the common good.
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Unit: Music of the Civil Rights Era, 1954-1968
Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
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Grades:
K
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Young people recognize that nature is an important part of their world that needs their responsible care.
Unit: Community Philanthropy
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3
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Participants gain awareness about the work of local nonprofit organizations through research and by interviewing representatives. They summarize the mission, needs, and impact of the organizations on the community.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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The purpose of this lesson is to reflect on long-term impact. Discuss the importance of not getting discouraged when their actions don't seem to make a difference in the short term.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
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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. This lesson focuses on...
Grades:
9
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11
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Learners explore character traits and life lessons through folktales from various American cultures. The stories illustrate the impact of "paying a debt forward" rather than "paying it back."
Unit: Global Peace and Local Legacies
Grades:
6
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8
This lesson introduces Alfred Nobel and his legacy, the Nobel Peace Prize.
Unit: Do Not Stand Idly By (Private-Religious)
Grades:
3
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Young people read about Jewish role models who partake in tikkun olam. They reflect on how they can use their behavior as a model for their own philanthropy to perfect the world.
Unit: Beautiful Me
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K
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Children recognize an act of philanthropy in literature and discuss ways to make the world more beautiful with acts of philanthropy.
Unit: This Land Is Our Land (Stewardship) (Private-Religious)
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K
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2
This lesson guides students to recognize the importance of taking care of the world by reducing trash. Students will recognize the benefits of recycling and reusing.