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6
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Participants read about the philanthropic traditions of early African-American culture and place the values of giving in a hierarchy circle.
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Unit: Road Less Traveled
Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
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Grades:
K
1
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Young people recognize that nature is an important part of their world that needs their responsible care.
Unit: Selflessness in Community
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K
1
2
The young people reflect upon themselves as community members and use descriptive language to give themselves meaningful names.
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Grades:
6
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Using Guidestar as a source, young people identify three nonprofits and their mission statements.
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Participants learn about different types of foundations and how they work toward improving the common good.
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Unit: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson emphasizes the importance of "V’ahavta Lereacha Kamocha – Love Your Friend as Yourself." Children discuss the importance of helping others and will have the opportunity to have firsthand experience in this aspect of tikkun olam.
Unit: Common Good in Aztec Culture
Grades:
6
7
8
We learn about the ancient Aztec culture in Mexico.
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Unit: Intergenerational Writing Project
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6
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12
Youth will develop a collaborative definition of "community" and realize the unique attributes of their community.
Unit: Advocacy-Getting the Job Done
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Young people identify several advocacy strategies and draw conclusions as to their effectiveness. They research efforts in past advocacy campaigns to learn about people, styles, and effectiveness.
Unit: Grow Involved 3-5
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Grades:
3
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5
Children listen and respond to a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They discuss the importance of kind acts and service to others. They reflect on a quotation by Dr. King and apply it to their own lives.