Grades:
6
7
8
Learners read and discuss a story about an act of caring. They brainstorm five ideas for simple acts of caring that make a difference to at least one person.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
Unit: Investing In Others
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Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Learners discuss the word homeless and how it is used in a sentence (as adjective and noun). After reading an article about homelessness by Anna Quindlen, they discuss a respectful way to use the language that describes a group of people who are vulnerable...
Unit: Be the Change: Homelessness
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners examine their preconceptions about homelessness and build understanding of people who are homeless.
Unit: Lunchroom Recycling Plan
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students organize and implement a school-based recycling plan based on a one-day lunchroom waste audit.
Adapt this one-period lesson plan and follow it with a simple and powerful service project for Earth Day. The reflection...
Unit: The Power of Children
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students are introduced to philanthropy and service-learning. They learn about different needs in the community and community organizations that address these needs. Students are introduced to the full scope of the Project Based Learning (PBL) project. This unit follows the...
Unit: Friends Helping Friends to Prevent Bullying
Grades:
K
1
2
Learners role-play responses to bullying behavior and start to brainstorm ways to promote kind behaviors at school and decrease bullying behaviors.
Unit: The Joy of a Garden (3rd Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
The picture book, The Gardener, tells the story of a girl who makes a difference for the community and people around her by sharing her love for plants. The children may share their own personal interests to bring joy to others.
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Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on a role-play scenario demonstrating fair and unfair decision-making techniques. They identify behaviors that promote or create barriers to making decisions. A Dr. Seuss book provides a discussion starter.
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on their own experience with trustworthy behavior or respond to a quote about trust.
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Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To bring members of the local and school community together to showcase what the students learned while taking the class.
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