Grades:
9
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12
The learners explore folktales related to forgiveness. They investigate how compassion is interrelated with forgiveness, and describe challenges to real forgiveness.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Unit: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
Grades:
7
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Learners explore what it means for responsible citizens to demonstrate civic virtues of justice, kindness, peace, generosity, and inclusion.
Unit: Nature and You (Stewardship) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson introduces the concept that trees are just one of many elements in nature that are of fundamental importance to our lives. Learners will explore various reasons why we need nature, why we should be stewards of the environment and will be inspired to work harder to protect Mother...
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Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
Grades:
6
7
8
Junkanoo is a Bahamian Festival that takes place in December. The festival was started by slaves who were restoring some of their native customs that they left behind in Africa. Junkanoo is a nice example of artistic expression communicating aspects of a...
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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Grades:
3
4
5
Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
Grades:
9
10
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Through two readings, we learn about racist attitudes and practices in the transportation systems that were supported by Jim Crow laws in the 1940s South. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, it was a final stand after years of injustice and continuous acts of protest. We learn how her...
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn facts about hunger and food insecurity and understand the three stages of hunger.
Unit: Mighty Pens: Writers for Positive Change
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson teaches how to journal about their own experiences and feelings. It is intended to be taught in conjunction with a project of civic engagement or service. The project provides content and a context for journaling about personal experience.
Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students trust another to take them for a blindfolded walk. They discuss what it feels like to be in each role. They discuss the role of trust in communication.
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Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
7
8
Youth learn about the work of African American inventors who had a positive influence on society by contributing scientific innovation for the common good.