Grades:
9
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11
12
Jane Addams is used as a model to demonstrate a philanthropist in action, improving many situations, not only in the city of Chicago, but also at state, national and international levels.
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Unit: Social Reformer—Jane Addams
Unit: Community Helpers—Mail and Meals
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson is intended for use in the "Community Helpers" unit. For this lesson, the role of a community helper from the governmental sector, the mail carrier, is explored. Students will evaluate the importance of an efficient movement of products and ideas in the community....
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo! (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
The class will perform a Junkanoo-like parade.
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
Grades:
6
7
8
The class will perform a Junkanoo-like parade.
Unit: Laws, What Are They Good For?
Grades:
3
4
5
Through a service-learning activity, learners will share what they have learned about rights and responsibilities with others in their school and community.
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will introduce rights and responsibilities of citizens in society, in our classroom and community. Learners will identify core democratic values, ethical conduct and personal virtue.
Unit: Give It Back from a Snack
Grades:
K
1
2
The students explore different ways to earn and use money through a variety of children’s books. They also see that money gives decision-making power.
Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students will demonstrate that gifts do not need to be bought. They will brainstorm "kindness" types of gifts, such as a service or a homemade creation.
Unit: Launching Your Ship with Citizenship
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will become familiar with the Core Democratic Values that are the fundamental beliefs and constitutional principles of American society which unite all Americans.
Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
To teach children tolerance for differences through the understanding that people grow and develop at different rates.