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K
1
2
3
4
Through the book Miss Rumphius, the children learn that caring for the environment is an act of philanthropy. The children explore ways they can make the environment more beautiful with their time and talent.
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Unit: A Beautiful World
Unit: Encouraging Community Engagement
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Young people learn about the variety of ways citizens can become active participants in the community: political parties, interest groups, voting, and providing public service.
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Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students identify emergency food assistance programs and stereotypes surrounding hunger.
Unit: Writers as Activists
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
By reading about her life and her work, students will understand how Mary Eliza Church Terrell’s writing and activism brought about change for African Americans and women.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
A Dr. Seuss story tells about two groups of characters who have no self-respect or respect for others. They analyze the effects of lack of respect and identify ways to demonstrate respect in real-life situations.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners analyze the words to a song about prejudice, "Carefully Taught." They rewrite the lyrics with a more positive message.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners analyze and define the word perseverance and reflect on the perseverance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners analyze the meaning of personal best and recognize the value of persistence in doing their best.
Unit: Grow Involved K-2
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
Children learn about caring and sharing through discussion of the book Martin's Big Words. The lesson introduces the "big" word philanthropy (giving time, talent, and treasure for the common good).
Unit: Civil War Philanthropy
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
We learn about the brave work of a Quaker, Laura Smith Haviland, who used her ties and talent to lead anti-slavery work before, during, and after the Civil War.