Grades:
3
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5
In this lesson, we explore the value of reading and discuss why it is good for the community when everyone has access to books.
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Unit: The Important Thing About Reading
Unit: What's My Civic Responsibility?
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners define and explain the importance of civic engagement and responsible citizenship. They explore the reasons why people may hesitate to become involved in solving problems and consider ways in which they can be "part of the solution" rather than a "part of the problem."
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Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
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Grades:
K
1
2
Young people envision what they would like their shared space or classroom to look like, feel like, and sound like in order for it to be a safe, fair, and fun learning environment. They come to a consensus about what behaviors lead to this goal.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners listen to the lyrics of the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey. They explore the feelings and actions that go along with being a hero.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
We explore the integrity of Elizabeth Cady Stanton who fought for the rights of women when many people disagreed they should be allowed to vote. She was strong in her cause for women, but in the mid-1800s, she didn't speak up for Black women who were fighting the same right to vote.
Unit: The Power of Children
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students evaluate their learning about philanthropy and the process of selecting a service-learning project. They write a guided reflection on their experience.
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Unit: Dear Philanthropist
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
From stories and examples, participants identify attributes, motivation, and impact of philanthropists.
Unit: Mighty Pens: Writers for Positive Change
Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson teaches how to journal about their own experiences and feelings. It is intended to be taught in conjunction with a project of civic engagement or service. The project provides content and a context for journaling about personal experience.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
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: Power and Race in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
Readers examine the lasting effects of power, privilege, and discrimination on communities.