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Learners identify examples of courage from an article about Jackie Robinson.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Unit: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A picture book biography tells the story of the life and philanthropy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: Our Land
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Introduce the folksinger Woody Guthrie and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. His songs were written for everyone to get involved in their community. Learners understand that it is the responsibility of everyone to help take care of each other and the Earth.
Unit: Sharing and Caring Across Generations
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In this lesson, a picture books raises awareness of the importance of memories to the people of all ages that make up a community. The children learn the definition of philanthropy and identify an act of philanthropy in the literature book Wilfrid Gordon...
Unit: Early American Influences
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Introduce the philanthropic behavior of Native Americans through the speech attributed to Chief Seattle, using the book Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: The Words of Chief Seattle.
Unit: Souperservice Kids
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In this lesson, we explore where vegetables come from and how they are preserved for healthy eating.
Unit: Watch Me Grow
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Through a story in which a child inspires her neighborhood to improve a vacant lot, young people recognize that they can have a positive impact on others. They brainstorm a philanthropic project to benefit the school or larger community.
Unit: Grow Involved K-2
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The children brainstorm ways to give and share to bring cheer to someone.
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Learners talk about the uses of water and understand its importance to our world.
Unit: Disaster Relief - You Can Count On Me!
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This lesson introduces ways to respond with empathy and generosity to a natural disaster. Young people learn about civic responsibility and addressing needs. They define vocabulary terms philanthropy, spend, save, and donate.