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Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Unit: Road Less Traveled
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Grades:
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We build empathy and respect for people and giving traditions by listening to stories and traditions of present-day Native Americans. Participants practice listening and taking notes to capture key ideas.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Learners reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Alternatively, they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
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Grades:
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Young people view primary documents about leader Ida B. Wells in the late 1800s and identify the fundamental components of philanthropic leadership through difficult times.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson the learners discuss a quote about gratitude and consider the relationship between caring and gratitude.
Unit: Justice and Kindness Play a Part
Grades:
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Youth raise awareness of ways to advocate for justice and kindness and bring positive change in their school, community, and world.
Unit: Growing an Environmental Steward
Grades:
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Learners share what they learned about an environmental issue with the community.
Unit: Environmental Groups and the Three Sectors
Grades:
9
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Learners recognize that our valuable natural resources are maintained and cared for by government, business, nonprofits, and individuals. The three sectors (and individuals) work together to accomplish what any one of them cannot do alone.
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Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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Learners use a decision-making model to identify the issues they feel most concerned about. With those in mind, they explore how perseverance and doing their personal best are more effective ways to address needs than looking at the short term.
Unit: Climate Change Challenge
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Grades:
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Youth research current data and stories about climate change and ways to reverse the damage caused by human activity. Through discussion and research, they establish things they can do personally and as a team as environmental stewards.