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K
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2
The young people reflect upon themselves as community members and use descriptive language to give themselves meaningful names.
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Unit: Selflessness in Community
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners examine the meaning of respect, especially as it relates to relating to people with different views. They describe how inclusion and exclusion from groups can result in conflict and stem from disrespect.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Alternatively, they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
Unit: Global Health: Food Around the World
Grades:
6
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10
11
12
In this lesson, young people examine their typical diet for 24 hours. They analyze the nutritional content and discuss why diets differ by culture, region, and economics.
Unit: Cultural Competence
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In this lesson, youth become aware and gain empathy for the discrimination people experience because of their race, age, gender, and other reasons. The group discusses ways to be inclusive. A Mix it Up Day changes our familiar boundaries and helps us connect to new people.
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K
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In this lesson, we broaden our awareness of different cultures and how they celebrate holidays. An optional service project includes writing letters to request diverse holidays be added to the community calendar, if they aren't already observed.
Unit: Personal Well-Being for the Good of All
Grades:
6. 7
8
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12
Self-care and social-emotional well-being are foundational aspects of effective philanthropy. By exploring their own needs and practicing empathy, youth learn to be constructive members of a community from a place of strength and balance. This lesson is best in collaboration with a social worker...
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners brainstorm honesty and its value and benefits to the community, family, friends, and self.
Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson describes a psychological awareness of the connection between racism and self-betrayal and self-deception. When we recognize that going against our best judgment leads to self-betrayal, it can help us act with integrity in many situations.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.