Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Unit Purpose:
In this unit the learners will define courage and relate courage to the the concept of a "hero." They will learn about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history. Using their knowledge of courage, the learners determine a person of courage who is a hero and share that by creating a commemorative "postage stamp."
Focus Questions:
What role does courage play in relationships and life success? How can developing courage equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good?
Unit Duration:
Five 20 minute lessons
Unit Objectives:
The learner will:
- define courage.
- relate courage with the concept of a hero.
- create an acrostic for COURAGE.
- compare and contrast courage from heroism.
- identify examples of courage in a set of scenarios.
- site examples of courage in the life of Nelson Mandela.
- reflect on an everyday hero they know.
- create a visual about that hero with a rational of how they demonstrate courage.
- reflect in writing on a quotation about courage.
Service Experience:
This character education mini-lesson is not intended to be a service learning lesson or to meet the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. The character education units will be most effective when taught in conjunction with a student-designed service project that provides a real world setting in which students can develop and practice good character and leadership skills. For ideas and suggestions for organizing service events go to The League.
Notes for Teaching:
It is recommended that learners keep a journal to record their learning and reflections about the character traits studied.
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed By:
Barbara Dillbeck
Director
Learning to Give
Betsy Flikkema
Associate Director
Learning to Give
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