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The learners examine the responsible choices of Lorenzo de Zavala who was a leader in Texas and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
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In this lesson, learners describe what a group looks like that has a high level of trust with each other.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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8
Learners explore stories about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Unit: You Light up My Life
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By comparing lightbulbs, young people learn about technology, energy conservation, and personal responsibility. Their personal choices can impact family energy costs and reduce the amount of energy consumed for the common good.
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Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
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Learners will sponsor Mix It Up Day, a national project to promote diversity within a school environment. Learners will experience roles as private citizens attempting to change behavior.
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We examine the Core Values of American Democracy and discuss their importance and where we are exposed to them and practice them throughout life.
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Unit: Grow Involved 9-12
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Writing letters to government officials is an effective way to take a stand on an issue. Young people use advocacy as a form of service.
Unit: Social Reformer—Jane Addams
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Jane Addams is a model philanthropist in action, improving many situations through volunteerism and advocacy, not only in the city of Chicago, but also at state, national and international levels.
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Young people view primary documents about leader Ida B. Wells in the late 1800s and identify the fundamental components of philanthropic leadership through difficult times.
Unit: Landscape Legacies
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We are introduced to The Group of Seven, a group of artists whose intent was to establish a national identity, a sense of pride and an original style for Canada, inspired by the environment. This was a philanthropic endeavor for the common good of all. Participants create similar...