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8
Learners read about and discuss Fair Trade and how it relates to justice, fairness, and equity.
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Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 8)
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To develop the course’s vehicle for grantmaking funds to be secured and accessed by students and to identify partners (inside the school and out) that will assist with the success of a Hands On Philanthropy course.
This lesson covers the groundwork for the creation of the...
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Unit: Selflessness in Community
Grades:
K
1
2
The young people reflect upon themselves as community members and use descriptive language to give themselves meaningful names.
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
7
8
9
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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Grades:
K
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8
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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Grades:
K
1
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6
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8
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
9
10
11
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.