Be the Change: Core Values
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
9
10
11
12
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area:
Civil society
Focus Question
What does it mean to be a member of a community?
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Unit Overview
Learners explore their identity and how diverse traits make a strong community. They discuss ways to be curious and respectful to learn more about others.
Service Experience
Learners may practice openness and respect for diverse points of view to influence others in their community and promote respectful behavior.
Lessons in This Unit
Learners explore personal identity traits and discuss how a community is strengthened by similarities and differences among them. They each write a biographical poem using the provided template and their discussion notes.