Students explore the meaning of community and describe traits of a healthy classroom community. They survey other students and together they promote healthy habits in the school community.
What does it mean to be a hero? A hero is someone admired for brave acts and good character. The students read about three very different persons who are heroes for their selfless giving to make the world a better place.
This unit introduces learners to different types of natural disasters, exploring how their potential devastation could be reduced, and how during and in their aftermath, individuals, civil society organizations and government can provide assistance to help those impacted by the devastation.
Students explore the stories, events, personalities, and motivations that create a culture of philanthropy. Using a video as a model, students learn about the philanthropists, unique features, and needs of their own community and create documentaries.
Develop students' skills of writing in several genres: persuasive essay, news story, reflective journaling, and personal narrative.
The “freedom songs” became an important motivating force during the Civil Rights Movement from 1954 to 1968. In this unit, students explore the role of music in pulling people together around a cause.
Students explore a Jewish perspective on the relationship between humans and their environment. They study and model Adam’s role of caretaker in the Garden of Eden. This unit demonstrates to students that environmental concern is inherent to the Jewish value system.
Learners distinguish between the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector and identify some of the more common characteristics of each.