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In this lesson, we explore the value of reading and discuss why it is good for the community when everyone has access to books.
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Unit: The Important Thing About Reading
Unit: The Power of Children
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Grades:
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Students determine which community need they want to address with a service project. Once a priority need has been determined, they research related nonprofit organizations with a student-generated list of questions.
Unit: Taking a Stand for Good
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Youth read about Rosa Parks and evaluate how her protest of an unjust situation was philanthropic in nature. They learn that there are 198 methods of non-violent protests that can be used to fight injustice. The youth evaluate issues of inequity or injustice and propose nonviolent solutions...
Unit: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
Grades:
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Learners explore what it means for responsible citizens to demonstrate civic virtues of justice, kindness, peace, generosity, and inclusion.
Unit: What's My Civic Responsibility?
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The learners define and explain the importance of civic engagement and responsible citizenship. They explore the reasons why people may hesitate to become involved in solving problems and consider ways in which they can be "part of the solution" rather than a "part of the problem."
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Unit: Writers as Activists
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Students identify causes they care about and related nonprofits or community resources. They use writing as a tool to make a difference, using persuasive writing techniques.
Unit: Encouraging Community Engagement
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Learners use economic thinking to determine how to allocate their scarce resources for community service.
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Unit: Exploring Nonprofit Career Opportunities
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Learners explore the variety of job opportunities available in the nonprofit sector, many of which may use their skills and interests. In the nonprofit sector, the work is meaningful because it focuses on a mission to make change for the better.
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Unit: Personal Giving Mission Statement
Grades:
9
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Learners look at nonprofit mission statements and then create a personal mission statement related to the impact they want to make as responsible, engaged citizens.
Focus Question: How does an individual use personal interests and strengths to impact the common good?
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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The learners identify the different communities with which they engage. They explore what it means to develop reciprocal trust within different communities.