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Young people listen to a story, summarize the main idea, and then act it out together. They identify the theme of community and describe the benefits of cooperation for the common good.
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Unit: Phil Up on the Arts
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
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Youth learn about the work of African American inventors who had a positive influence on society by contributing scientific innovation for the common good.
Unit: Living in a Community: Intro. to Philanthropy
Grades:
K
1
2
The children learn that even young people can be philanthropists. Philanthropy is giving time, talent, treasure for the good of the community.
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Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Using realistic scenarios to spark discussion, the learners discuss the importance and strategies of following through on responsibilities.
Unit: Our Playful Community
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Grades:
K
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Young people play with other children, showing that trust, collaboration, and thinking of the good of all are part of fun group activities.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
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Sometimes you have to give up what you truly love to get what you really want. That can be a hard lesson when you have almost nothing. This lesson looks at who has the responsibility to be generous and what changes can come about because of one’s generosity.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners define perseverance and identify the need to persevere in completing tasks. They will explore obstacles and excuses that deter perseverance.
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Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners read about the actions and projects of people their age who stick their necks out for the sake of others.
Unit: You Are Uniquely You
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Grades:
3
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5
Through exploration, we see how six simple machines do their jobs together to get work done. Just as each machine is unique and valuable to the whole, so is each person unique and valuable to our group, to nature, and to the world. We see the value of deliberately respecting others and...
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Unit: Philanthropic Literature
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Grades:
K
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In the book, Miss Tizzy, the repetition and days of the week make this warm neighborhood story predictable. Miss Tizzy is generous with the neighborhood children in so many ways. How do the children take action when Miss Tizzy gets ill?