Buzzing is BEE-lieving

Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels: 
K
1
2
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area: 
Civil society
Focus Question 

In what ways can young people positively or negatively affect their community?

Photo credit: Bees Through Glass by Martin LaBar is licensed under CC by 2.0

Unit Overview 

Inspired by the book Buzzy the Bumblebee, the children brainstorm words of encouragement that help build each other up. A simulation helps them see the bonds of a positive community make them stronger, while unkind words can weaken the whole community. 

Service Experience 
Children may put words of encouragement up in a public space to share their message of "kindness makes a strong community."
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