Grow Involved 6-8
Unit of 3 Lessons
Grade Levels:
6
7
8
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area:
Fairness
Focus Question
How does an individual use personal interests and strengths to impact the common good?
Photo Credit: Oakland First Friday Protest by Thomas Hawk is licensed under CC by 2.0
Unit Overview
Young people discuss the service legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They learn about issues they care about, such as environmental stewardship and nonviolent civil action.
Service Experience
This unit contains two opportunities for youth service:
Environmental Justice - speaking up for justice or cleaning up a public area
Practice Peace - advocate for a peaceful community
Lessons in This Unit
In this lesson, youth discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and especially focus on his ethic of service.
Young people will compare and contrast the philosophies and work of Dr. King and Gandhi. They will determine a service they can provide to promote peace and nonviolence.