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The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement.
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Unit: Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
Grades:
9
10
11
12
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: Advise and Consent
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Even the person viewed as the most powerful person in the world does not have unlimited power. Constitutionally, the president of the United States is limited by the "advise and consent" rule (and other checks and balances). The learners look at the importance...
Unit: Giving to Others (Tzedakah) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to teach learners how to give charity, to whom one should give charity, and to what extent/amount of charity is to be given. The lesson follows the examples and teachings of Maimonides (the Rambam) as well as interpretations and extensions of ancient Biblical laws...
Unit: Watershed S.O.S.
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Grades:
6
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8
Through observation of the water cycle, we discuss the importance of water as a nonrenewable resource. Why is being a good steward of this resource an example of acting for the Common Good?
Unit: Tikkun Olam (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will identify, define, and demonstrate an understanding of the Hebrew phrase tikkun olam from a moral and religious standpoint.
Grades:
9
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11
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Having gained an understanding of the need for the world to be fixed, the learners will now identify specific social problems and create projects and programs to help fix them.
Grades:
9
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11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to identify the essence of an imperfect world and the rationale for why the world needs improvement.
Unit: From Struggle to Success
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Grades:
6
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Students edit their memoir drafts, adding dialogue and figurative language in this guided writing session. This lesson will help students realize that struggles they experience in their lives often lead to a new understanding or lesson learned. Students will reflect on how their experience...
Unit: It's Goin' Down; The Rain Forest
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify ways for individuals, nonprofits, and governments to take action against excessive destruction of the rainforests of the world.