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Unit: Philanthropy and You
Unit: Whose Responsibility Is It? (9th Grade)
Grades:
9
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The learners will explore the four economic sectors and the responsibility to care for the environment. They will determine how they are responsible for environmental stewardship and create a plan for what they can do to help.
Unit: The Heat Is On: A Unit Concerning Global Warming
Grades:
3
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5
The purpose of this lesson is to explore the causes and effects of global warming and to discuss possible solutions.
Unit: Civic Environmentalist: Rachel Carson (12th Grade)
Grades:
9
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11
12
Students learn about the impact one woman had on the world and our environment. Rachel Carson's advocacy is an example for them of how they can become civic environmentalists.
Unit: Writers as Activists
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Students will summarize the words of Rachel Carson and describe the impact one woman writer had on the world and our environment by reading Part I of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and Al Gore's 1994 introduction to the latest printing of the book....
Unit: Our Air: The Quest for Quality
Grades:
6
7
8
The intent of this lesson is to illustrate the relationship between air quality and its critical role in personal health concerns. Consequently, the awareness gained will serve to develop a sense of urgency in the quest for clean air.
Grades:
6
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8
Learners will have an opportunity to investigate the multi-faceted concern of air pollution. While researching individually, learners will then share findings to broaden their knowledge base and clarify problems for concern. The learners will also analyze perspectives of involved groups who are...
Unit: Philanthropy at Home and Abroad
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students read an old quote about the interconnection of all life on the planet and recognize that we are each affected by what happens to others and the environment. They will analyze current local, state, national and international issues addressed in the evening news. They become...
Unit: Public Display of Art (PDA)
Grades:
9
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11
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The learners will explore the impact of and responses to the February 2018 high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. They will explore alternative ways to respond in a nonviolent way and learn how acting philanthropically will often produce positive results even out of tragedy.
Unit: Native American Legend about Community (A) (3rd Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
To review the idea of philanthropy and community through a Native American legend in which people take action in response to a community need.