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9
10
11
12
Learners analyze the role of the four sectors of society in solving problems of hunger in the community.
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Depictions of hunger in excerpts from Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist provide concrete images of hunger as learners determine its causes and decide whether to support a change in U.S. public policy related to the issue.
Subjects
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners distinguish between the many different approaches to addressing hunger by looking at governmental versus nonprofit programs. They will describe the importance of philanthropic actions in solving the problems of hunger in the world.
Grade Levels:
9
10
11
12
Learners describe proper nutrition and compare their own eating habits with what is recommended by experts.
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Arts Education
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Science
Health and PE
Social Studies
Philanthropy
Grade Levels:
3
4
5
This unit emphasizes the responsibility of every individual to strive to make the world a better place, a concept known in Judaism as tikkun olam. This task can only be accomplished collaboratively.
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Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Arts Education
Grades:
3
4
5
Young people read about Jewish role models who partake in tikkun olam. They reflect on how they can use their behavior as a model for their own philanthropy to perfect the world.
Grades:
3
4
5
A concept known in Hebrew as tikkun olam practices the idea that everyone must play a role in perfecting the world. Modeling the concept of tikkun olam as a collaborative effort helps youth understand that they can shape their surroundings.
Grade Levels:
3
4
5
This unit encourages young people to think beyond themselves and to treat others with tolerance and respect. Using Biblical and Rabbinic texts as a basis, youth explore appropriate ways to relate to others.
Subjects
Arts Education
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson emphasizes the importance of respecting others and their opinions. Activities explore aspects of friendship and compromise.
Grades:
3
4
5
Using a traditional Jewish text as its basis, this lesson emphasizes the importance of sharing in a relationship.
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