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"We the People..." Project
Unit of 3 lessons
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9th-12th Grade
Subjects:

Language Arts, Library / Technology, Philanthropy and Social Studies

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Lesson 1 : ELA: Expository Writing; Persuasive Techniques
 PHIL: Volunteer
 SOC: 10 genOn; Cause/Effect; Citizenship/Civic Engagement; Civic Responsibility/Virtue; Common Good; Compare/Contrast; Public Policy; Social Action; Values
Lesson 2 : PHIL: Community; Volunteer
 SOC: 10 genOn; Debate; Public Policy; Survey; Teamwork
Lesson 3 : PHIL: Community; Needs Assessment; Nonprofit Organizations; Volunteer
 SOC: 10 genOn; Business; Government; Inquiry; Research

Unit Overview:

Students will explore the organizations in the community for volunteer and career path opportunities to provide a new perspective on roles and contributions of the philanthropic and government sectors.

Unit Purpose:

A unit designed to enhance the student's understanding of the role that philanthropy plays in our society in conjunction with our system of Government.

Unit Objectives:

The learner will:

  • generate and evaluate possible resolutions to public issues.
  • argue the role volunteerism should play in preserving a civil society.
  • identify career interests in the volunteer and government sectors.

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.

Students will have the option of visiting or volunteering at community service organizations

Unit Assessment:

Essays, survey, visitation or volunteer experience.

Notes for Teaching:

Review Volunteer Contract (see Lesson Three, Attachment Three).

State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:

See individual lessons for benchmark detail.

Lessons Developed By:

Kristine Grunwald
Williamston Community Schools
Williamston High School
3939 Vanneter Road
Williamston, MI 48895

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