Grades:
9
10
11
12
Young people explore the impact of their own actions on their environment and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward.
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Unit: Growing an Environmental Steward
Unit: Social Reformer—Jane Addams
Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this second lesson about Jane Addams, we learn about the impact of her philanthropic work and connect it to the needs of our communities today. Young people discuss voluntary actions they can take inspired by Jane Addams.
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Unit: Exploring Philanthropic Motivations
Grades:
6
7
8
Youth analyze personal reasons for taking action and compare them to the researched motivations for giving.
Unit: Grow Involved 9-12
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Young people discuss the need for and examples of nonviolent conflict resolution. They promote the idea of taking action for change by organizing a rally for nonviolence.
Unit: Quiet Contamination of Our Waters
Grades:
K
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Youth learn about the toxic ingredients in personal care products and take action to protect local waterways from the effects of the chemicals.
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Unit: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
Grades:
K
1
2
Through storytelling, children recognize that their actions and behaviors have an impact and become memories for future generations.
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
7
8
Young people use their voice to speak up for injustice and take action for the common good.
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Unit: Dear Philanthropist
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
After researching the life and work of a chosen philanthropist from history, the learner takes on the role of that philanthropist in writing a letter back to the learner. In this letter, the philanthropist shares their motivations and feelings about their work, and compares and contrasts...
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
To work together, see the big picture, and think about the connection between individuals in the group as students participate in the activity.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners review the water cycle and come to an understanding about the need to sustain the quality of the world's water for the common good.