Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the concept of philanthropy
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Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students identify emergency food assistance programs and stereotypes surrounding hunger.
Unit: Writers as Activists
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
By reading about her life and her work, students will understand how Mary Eliza Church Terrell’s writing and activism brought about change for African Americans and women.
Unit: Disaster Relief - You Can Count On Me! (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson introduces learners to taking personal action to respond to a crisis or disaster. They learn vocabulary terms spend, save, and donate, as well as the definition of philanthropy (giving time, talent, and treasure, and taking action for the common good).
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson the learners define respect and relate it to the core values and beliefs of a constitutional democracy.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
A Dr. Seuss story tells about two groups of characters who have no self-respect or respect for others. They analyze the effects of lack of respect and identify ways to demonstrate respect in real-life situations.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners analyze the words to a song about prejudice, "Carefully Taught." They rewrite the lyrics with a more positive message.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this activity, the learners get character snapshots of several different real-life heroes and look for patterns and lessons they can take away.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners brainstorm a variety of short-term and long-term goals and discuss the logistics of carrying out the goals. They brainstorm needed resources and how they can persevere in reaching one or more of the goals.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Sometimes it is wise to follow the advice of others and at other times it will only bring disaster. This lesson examines stories from South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria and character traits valued in those cultures.