Powerful Words Unite Us in Service
Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels:
K
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Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Social-Emotional Learning
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Diverse people
Focus Question
What are the causes of conflict between people? What is required to show respect for someone different?
Unit Overview
These lessons were designed by a high school classroom that was motivated by a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They tried to envision a project centered on driving out hate in their community by showing love.
Service Experience
Work individually or in teams to make a poster and display it in a public area or virtually. Use words, love, and light to unite people in the community.
Lessons in This Unit
Unit:
Powerful Words Unite Us in Service
Lesson 1 of 2
Grades:
K
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Analyze quotes by Martin Luther King, Jr, about being loving and inclusive. Design posters to encourage action and diverse community building.
Unit:
Powerful Words Unite Us in Service
Lesson 2 of 2
Grades:
6
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Lead a discussion about the power of words to include, instruct, and inspire action. Participants analyze quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, about being open and inclusive. Design social justice posters to teach others about what they learned.