Grades:
11
12
To continue the study of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller’s influence on American culture.
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The youth compare and contrast the uses and aesthetics of dirt and pavement groundcover. They define permeable and impermeable ground surfaces and discuss the merits of each in relationship to the environment.
Unit: TeachOne for Earth Day
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
What are the forces in our lives that separate us from the outdoors today, and what can we do to fuel up on the power of nature? In this lesson, young people research the benefits of being outside and the human impact on the environment or about environmental justice issues with a...
Unit: Early American Influences
Grades:
3
4
5
Benjamin Franklin's work was in service to making a better world, and he influenced the nonprofit sector. His book, Poor Richards Almanack, makes connections to the common good through personal virtue and actions. The participants choose quotes to create posters that communicate...
Unit: My Water, Our Water
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Grades:
3
4
5
Participants identify the impact of humans on lakes and rivers. They explore ways to take responsibility to protect the waterways.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will learn about overpopulation and its connection to hunger.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students research and compare statistics of the history of hunger and obesity around the world.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners reflect on the meaning of integrity by analyzing quotes and naming what they are "true to" in themselves.
Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson helps students become more aware of their own values and sense of self by describing themselves and their choices.
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Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners demonstrate understanding of integrity by reflecting and writing in response to quotes or personal experiences related to integrity.