Stitch in Time for the Common Good

Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
6
7
8
Subjects: 
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Science
Issue Area: 
Civil society
Focus Question 

 How can youth make a difference in their country today?

 

Photo Credit:  Big City Life (Berlin) by Matthias Ripp is licensed under CC by 2.0

Unit Overview 

Learners explore contributions of American scientists toward improving society. They state the importance of participating in active citizenship and the role of non-profit organizations.

Service Experience 
The learners analyze nonprofit organizations and choose one to which they send a $1 contribution.
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