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We define culture and explore the cultural traits of individuals and the group collectively.
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Unit: Cultural Competence
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
Grades:
6
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8
The groups wear their headdresses and perform a Junkanoo-like parade first internally and then to entertain a group that needs cheering or to teach about cooperation and respect for cultural expressions.
Unit: From Struggle to Success
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Grades:
6
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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...
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Grades:
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Students follow the example of philanthropists who impacted their community by cooperating rather than competing. Students identify their own giving passions and cooperate with each other and a community organization to plan a project. Examples of "cooperative philanthropists" are taken from the...
Unit: Food for Thought: Hunger around the World
Grades:
9
10
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Learners distinguish between the many different approaches to addressing hunger by looking at governmental versus nonprofit programs. They will describe the importance of philanthropic actions in solving the problems of hunger in the world.
Unit: Lunchroom Recycling Plan
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Grades:
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Students organize and implement a school-based recycling plan based on research and interests of the group.
This adaptable one-period lesson plan includes a simple and powerful service project for Earth Day. The ...
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
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Students explore the causes and impacts of hunger, and how hunger differs depending on location.
Unit: My Water, Our Water
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Grades:
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Participants identify the impact of humans on lakes and rivers. They explore ways to take responsibility to protect the waterways.
Unit: What Is Philanthropy?
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Grades:
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Using the plays from the previous lesson as a jumpstart, youth carry out a plan to share time and talent in the community. They may help at a local food pantry or donation center. After the visit, they reflect on the impact of their contribution to...
Unit: Tzedakah: How Can We Help? (Tzedakah) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
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2
This lesson will raise awareness of what constitutes a nutritious meal as well as the price of a healthy meal. Students will learn that some people lack the funds to pay for nutritious meals. It will also motivate the students to raise money to pay for meals