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Learners relate enlightened self-interest to caring by discussing a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville about the American tradition of democracy.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 8)
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Learners talk about the uses of water and understand its importance to our world.
Unit: One Person's Trash
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In this lesson, we learn about landfills and the global and local management of trash.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
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In this lesson, learners brainstorm honesty and its value and benefits to the community, family, friends, and self.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
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Learners reflect on universal obstacles to persevering and write creative "one-liners" to help them face obstacles with creativity, determination, and humor.
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Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
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Learners listen to different statements of "the right thing to do" and determine the source of the value or judgment.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
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Youth Activity: Young people watch a video of people telling what they think "philanthropy" means. Then they conduct their own interviews to gather information about the understanding of the concept of philanthropy.
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Unit: TeachOne: King's Words of Challenge
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Learners make a talent chain for the group. This is a representation of the many strengths and talents each learner brings, making the whole group strong. A children's book sparks a joyful idea for community members to connect over art, and the learners establish a relationship with people at a...
Unit: Our Class, Our Earth
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Children gain a feeling of ownership and responsibility for the care of the environment in their school and community.
Unit: Do Not Stand Idly By (Private-Religious)
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This lesson guides youth to take take action with a group. They plan and carry out a tikkun olam project of their choosing to help the local community.