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As a reflection exercise on perseverance, learners illustrate a conversation about perseverance between two people.
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Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.
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: Philanthropic Behavior
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Young people demonstrate that differences can be discussed and worked through kindly and playfully. When we disagree, curiosity and creativity can help us talk openly. Conflict isn't comfortable, but we have the curiosity and skills to get through.
Unit: My Country, My Community
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Grades:
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In a persuasive essay, learners describe the responsibilities of American citizenship and the cost of freedom. They connect how philanthropic action is a part of those costs. “Freedom isn’t free. It passes on an enormous debt to the recipient.”
Unit: We Are Partners in the Work of Creation (Tikkun Olam) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
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8
This lesson will familiarize learners with a story of Creation from the Jewish mystical tradition. The story, based upon the Sefer Yetzirah, provides the foundation for the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, repair of the world. Learners will begin to formulate a personal concept...
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Unit: Tikkun Olam (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
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: It's Goin' Down; The Rain Forest
Grades:
6
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8
Researching from the perspective of one type of scientist, youth become experts on the attributes of a tropical rainforest as well as the threats to its health and impact on the globe. Youth work in teams of four to make a collage poster and presentation.
Unit: Souperservice Kids
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In this lesson, we explore where vegetables come from and how they are preserved for healthy eating.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson, learners discuss different types of lies and rate them in their severity and damage to others.