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Immigrant Kids Literature Guide

Resource Type: 
Literature Guide
Grade Level: 
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What would it be like to be an immigrant child at the turn of the 20th century? Filled with stunning photographs, this book views history through the eyes of young people. From school to work to play, the experience of immigrant families comes to life. More than just a history lesson, this book will inspire discussions about current events that can open a child’s eyes to some of the needs of the immigrant community. Youth will grow in compassion for others, including people who may seem very different from themselves.

Audience 
Parents

Growing Our Future

Grade Levels: 
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Young people learn about the importance of trees to the environment and whose repsonsiblity it is to care for the trees. Through literature and analysis, they reflect on making a difference in their community.

Subjects 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies

Fauja Singh Keeps Going Literature Guide

Resource Type: 
Literature Guide
Grade Level: 
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Fauja Singh broke world records along the way to becoming the first 100-year-old to run a marathon. He overcame a disability, ideas about age, as well as bigotry related to his Sikh culture. The author, who is also Sikh, was inspired by the runner to run and be an activist.

Audience 
Parents

June Hamersma

Resource Type: 
Briefing Paper
Grade Level: 
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Jennifer Morrison (MI-Stories.com)

Biographical Highlights

Everyday SEL - The Shout

Resource Type: 
Activity
Grade Level: 
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"The Shout" is an Everyday SEL practice for encouraging young people to express their authentic emotions and use their emotions to create change. Cierra Kaler-Jones argues that “Righteous anger has long been used as a tool to fuel movements that have and continue to propel our nation forward towards justice. To tell students to not harness their anger is to tell them their rage isn’t warranted.”  

Pay It Forward

Unit: 
Grow Involved 9-12
Grades: 
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In this lesson, students define serial reciprocity as "paying it forward." They compare the concept of paying it forward (serial reciprocity) with the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They brainstorm issues and campaigns they can address to make an impact that ripples forward as a result of...

Subjects 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies

Grow Involved 9-12

Grade Levels: 
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Literature provides discussion starters about Martin Luther King, Jr. and perspectives on service and personal power to act. Young people learn that one person can change the world.
Subjects 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies

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