Grades:
6
7
8
Students will learn about federal social service programs over time and SNAP, the food assistance program.
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Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners listen to different statements of "the right thing to do" and determine the source of the value or judgment.
Unit: What Is Philanthropy?
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
Youth role-play situations in which they are involved in philanthropic acts. They analyze the act of philanthropy.
Unit: Our Land
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Grades:
K
1
2
We explore the difference volunteers make in our world. Youth recognize that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Define integrity as being true to yourself and what you value. The learners explore examples of being true to self.
Unit: Opening Our Hearts and Hands to Others (Tzedakah)
Grades:
3
4
5
In this lesson, the students are empowered to explore charities related to their own interests and make an impact of their own. Students research different charitable organizations and choose one to represent in a creative way at a tzedakah fair. The students invite family and community...
Unit: Lunchroom Recycling Plan
Unit:
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: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will describe how local nonprofits help the community.
Unit: TeachOne: Words Bring Peace
Grades:
K
1
2
3
4
5
In this lesson, the students learn to use their voice to say something to make the world a better place. This is an opportunity to demonstrate and feel the impact of kindness, inclusion, and listening on a caring community. Students learn from a community helper about the needs they observe in...
Unit: Community Health and Safety
Grades:
3
4
5
Using a brainstormed list of health and safety issue areas, participants design and implement a survey. They poll a group of friends and family to determine what health and safety issues are of greatest concern in their community.