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Students examine the intent and reality of the orphan train and discuss whether it was an effective solution to child homelessness. They write and speak about the traits of someone who takes action for others and civil society.
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Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
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Students select an issue area and research on the Internet, specifically the Learning to Give briefing papers to identify philanthropists and philanthropic organizations who have an interest in addressing that issue. Using the information gained from research, students write a...
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The purpose of the lesson is to create an awareness of local agencies that provide services for needy people, teens, and families in the community. Students will also learn the motivations for giving and see how help is provided to the community through the four sectors of the economy. Students...
Unit: Food for Thought Middle School Unit by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
6
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To help students understand the challenges of feeding a family a healthy meal on a limited budget.
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Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
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6
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Students research and compare statistics of the history of hunger and obesity around the world.
Unit: Souperservice Kids
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In this lesson, we explore where vegetables come from and how they are preserved for healthy eating.
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In this lesson, the children identify foods to eat each day and foods that should be eaten in small amounts. They learn about healthy habits and healthy communities where all people have nutritious food.
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The entire family is invited to a family night to assemble dried soup kits to donate to a local food pantry. They may use the dehydrated vegetables from lesson one and other ingredients or contact a food-packing organization that provides the ingredients, and you provide the volunteers. ...
Unit: Food for Thought: Hunger around the World
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Learners describe good nutritional practices and make a plan to eat healthy.
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Learners analyze the role of the four sectors of society in solving problems of hunger in the community.
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