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Youth will develop a collaborative definition of "community" and realize the unique attributes of their community.
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Unit: Intergenerational Writing Project
Unit: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
Grades:
K
1
2
The children tell stories about their family memories and the special “memory items” brought from home. (See Lesson One: Traveling Back in Time.) They meet their senior friend in person or through writing and share and compare memories.
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Unit: Our Land
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K
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Introduce the folksinger Woody Guthrie and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. His songs were written for everyone to get involved in their community. Learners understand that it is the responsibility of everyone to help take care of each other and the Earth.
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
Grades:
9
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11
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Students learn about the power of collaboration, especially in the world of philanthropy. They will discuss: Why would someone want to work with others? What skills and attributes does it require to be a servant leader?
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
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Young people use their voice to speak up for injustice and take action for the common good.
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Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Grades:
3
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5
Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.
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Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Grades:
9
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Students explore the legacy of George H. W. Bush and how he has contributed to the common good as part of his lifelong commitment to service and through his Points of Light initiative. The students work in small groups to answer questions and present to the class for discussion. Each student...
Unit: From Struggle to Success
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Grades:
6
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8
Students learn from examples of people who have experienced a struggle and used surrounding resources to make something better for themselves and the people around them. Examples of "servant leadership" are taken from the Our State of Generosity...
Unit: Cultural Competence
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Cultures are sometimes represented through clothing items like head wear or colors. These clothing items can be very meaningful and important, and it is respectful to learn about others and what their cultural expression means to them. It is never okay to mock someone for what they wear or to...
Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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Grades:
K
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The children visit a local preschool or retirement facility of their choosing to read aloud a book they wrote and illustrated about generous giving. They share a drumming experience and give the drums and books as gifts.