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Selflessness
Unit of 3 lessons
Unit Overview:
The lessons in the Selflessness unit center on The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie de Paola. Students explore the concepts of selflessness and selfishness.
Unit Purpose:
This unit will teach the basic philanthropic concept of selflessness. The students will be encouraged to consider the effects of their actions on others. The ultimate goal will be for students to understand that as responsible citizens they can resolve social problems by constructively participating in their communities. Private or individual action for public good is a Core Democratic Value.
Unit Objectives:
Students will:
- illustrate and describe the concepts selfless and selfish.
- describe how some of the things that are important to them are also relevant to the welfare of the community.
- identify helping activities in the classroom and the community in general
Service Experience:
Although lessons in this unit contain service project examples, decisions about service plans and implementation should be made by students, as age appropriate.
The students will choose an activity that is a benefit to a group or the community. To participate in this selfless act the students will have to give up their personal time (recess).
Unit Assessment:
Unit activities will be assessed with rubrics for writings and drawings.
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed and Piloted By:
Lynn Chamberlain
Central Elementary School
Munising Public Schools
124 E Chocolay
Munising, MI 49862
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