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A picture book biography tells the story of the life and philanthropy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Unit: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: Our Unique Legacy of Giving
Grades:
6
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In this lesson, the learners write a story about philanthropists, modeled after the documentary The Gift of All. They research or interview a local philanthropist. Each learner writes a biography telling the story of the philanthropist. They share the completed biography with an...
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Young people use their voice to speak up for injustice and take action for the common good.
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Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
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8
Students will learn about overpopulation and its connection to hunger.
Unit: What Respect Means to Me
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3
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We all want our schools and other places we gather to feel safe, a place we all can be ourselves. In this lesson, we explore how respecting ourselves and others can promote an inclusive and safe community of belonging.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Learners analyze and define the word perseverance and reflect on the perseverance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: We Are Guardians of the Earth (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
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8
It would seem that contradictions abound in the Bible! Finding interpretations that allow these contradicting texts to coexist is both a traditional religious concern and a contemporary dynamic enterprise. It is also a pursuit that will determine how one comes to understand the role of Biblical...
Unit: Building a Caring and Inclusive Classroom
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K
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Building a caring and inclusive classroom begins with an understanding of where students are at not just academically, but emotionally. Many students today have been exposed to experiences that affect their ability to regulate their emotions. By teaching children positive behavior...
Unit: I'm in a Tizzy! How Can I Help?
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K
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A children's story demonstrates how reaching out to someone who is lonely can make a difference. One act of kindness can lead to other acts of kindness and make a difference in a community.
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.