Grades:
3
4
5
Young people read about Jewish role models who partake in tikkun olam. They reflect on how they can use their behavior as a model for their own philanthropy to perfect the world.
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Unit: Do Not Stand Idly By (Private-Religious)
Unit: Cinderella Stories
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Grades:
K
1
2
In this lesson, the children compares a Native American version of the Cinderella story with other versions.
Unit: I'm in a Tizzy! How Can I Help?
Grades:
K
1
2
A children's story demonstrates how reaching out to someone who is lonely can make a difference. One act of kindness can lead to other acts of kindness and make a difference in a community.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
As a reflection exercise on perseverance, learners illustrate a conversation about perseverance between two people.
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners describe what a group looks like that has a high level of trust with each other.
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners define environmental stewardship and determine what they care about related to the environment.
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Unit: Nonprofits and Careers
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify and investigate local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations, as well as job opportunities using the Idealist.org web site.
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore that government and non-profit organizations together help bring about breakthroughs in modern science and medicine. These contributions to the common good require the support of philanthropists, large and small.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Through writing, learners reflect on their own plans for taking responsibility rather than leaving things to others.