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Learners identify the different roles people take in the cycle of bullying. They share their observations about bullying situations and discuss why taking action to address bullying behavior is good for the community.
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Unit: Take a Stand on Bullying
Unit: Lunchroom Recycling Plan
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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: Writers as Activists
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Students identify causes they care about and related nonprofits or community resources. They use writing as a tool to make a difference, using persuasive writing techniques.
Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
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Students examine the intent and reality of the orphan train and discuss whether it was an effective solution to child homelessness. They write and speak about the traits of someone who takes action for others and civil society.
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
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Students read and analyze different leadership types and then create a visual presentation about a "servant leader" who puts the needs of those served first. They may explore the rich Our State of Generosity website to read about...
Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
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Students will describe how local nonprofits help the community.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
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To continue the study of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s influence on American culture.
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To expose students to the history and philosophy of generosity in order to better understand why and how we should be generous.
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Unit: Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
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Young people learn what it is like to be a refugee through pictures, video, and stories. They build empathy and do an activity that simulates choices refugees must make.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
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Learners discover how celebrities demonstrate their caring by giving their time, talent and treasure and taking action for specific causes. It gives the learners an opportunity to begin to think of what they care about.