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The learners reflect on the meaning of integrity by analyzing quotes and naming what they are "true to" in themselves.
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Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
Grades:
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Learners read and discuss a story about an act of caring. They brainstorm five ideas for simple acts of caring that make a difference to at least one person.
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good
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Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.
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Unit: Cultural Competence
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Young people explore demographics and definitions to better understand some of the disabilities of their peers. They discuss how we can support one another's unique expressions of self.
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
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6
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Students explore how charity and philanthropy address hunger and poverty.
Unit: You Are Uniquely You
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We learn a little history of the painters Van Gogh and Gauguin who were driven by a need to give of themselves to others through art. Participants study the techniques and draw their own portraits. They make a gift of the portrait to someone.
Unit: We ARE the Government
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Grades:
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Learners read and reflect on the meaning of democracy. They discuss and explore examples of participatory democracy in history. They read quotes from Founding Fathers and relate them to philanthropy and civic engagement.
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Students write to pen pals in a different community and discuss ideas related to a service project. For example, the pen pals may plan and monitor a canned-good donation project.
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 6)
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Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
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Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.