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Youth explore the effects on themselves, the community, and the world if the government failed to provide U.S. children with an education.
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Unit: Global Education: Equity
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
Learners relate enlightened self-interest to caring by discussing a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville about the American tradition of democracy.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
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In this lesson, learners recognize that courage is something we need when making a difficult choice about something important. A hero makes courageous choices for the good of all, sometimes risking personal safety and comfort.
Unit: Beneficial Bees
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Students explore the roles of bees in a hive and as pollinators. They learn about reasons their population numbers have been declining in recent years. The design a project to help beautify their school and help the larger environment by attracting bees. They may write a letter or create a...
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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Play a simulation game that illustrates each individual's power to take action for the good of others.
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
Grades:
6
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8
Junkanoo is a Bahamian Festival that takes place in December. The festival was started by slaves who were restoring some of their native customs that they left behind in Africa. Junkanoo is a nice example of artistic expression communicating aspects of a...
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
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This lesson introduces the type of folklore known as folktales. Young people identify the traits of folklore found in cultures across the world, including the common theme of "philanthropic giving."
Unit: Our Unique Legacy of Giving
Grades:
6
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8
This beautiful documentary The Gift of All: a Community of Givers shares the motivations and attributes of the generous people interviewed. In response, the learners create their own short biographies of philanthropists in their community.
Unit: Good Health in Our Community
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Students explore the meaning of community and describe traits of a healthy classroom community. They develop a class definition of a healthy community and learn how to promote healthy habits in the school community.
Unit: Community Health and Safety
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Together we define philanthropy and identify health and safety issues we encounter in the community. The group creates a visual display showing issues of health and safety that are important to them.