Grades:
7
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Learners explore what it means for responsible citizens to demonstrate civic virtues of justice, kindness, peace, generosity, and inclusion.
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Unit: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
Unit: Community Philanthropy
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Grades:
3
4
5
We define civic virtue and give examples of ways to exhibit civic virtue for the common good.
Unit: You Are Uniquely You
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Grades:
3
4
5
In response to a picture book, each participant identifies their own unique qualities and shares them proudly on a star. They demonstrate respect and trust to share their qualities and pay attention to others' traits.
Unit: Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy
Grades:
9
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11
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As a group we define good citizenship, including the classic Roman concept of civic virtue (putting the common good above individual need).
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore what it means to be responsible citizens and identify ways they are (or can be) responsible at home, in school, and in the community. They create a survey related to people's perceptions of community health and poll members of the community to identify needs.
Grades:
6
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Students examine their personal healthy habits and their school (and neighborhood) environments to collect information about nutrition and fitness in the community. Students consider what changes they can make to the school or...
Grades:
6
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8
Students analyze survey results, choose a community health need, and design a service project to address it.
Unit: Earth Keepers
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Grades:
K
1
2
The learners organize a clean-up event in a defined area that needs work. They may use garden tools, collect garbage, or clean up dirty or graffiti areas.
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students describe elements of personal health and fitness and relate this to the health of the community, recognizing that the elements of a healthy community are good for all members. The students identify the availability of healthy foods and practices in the school, neighborhood, and home...
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the concept of philanthropy
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