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The lesson's purpose is to research various African American inventors who have had a positive influence on society by contributing to the common good.
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Unit: Courage of the Heart
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. To know when to obey can be the problem. This lesson will focus on stories from South Africa, Morocco and Nigeria and character traits valued in those cultures.
Unit: Cinderella Stories (The)
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K
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Students read an African version of the Cinderella story so that they can compare versions and increase their sense of story.
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K
1
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In this lesson, the class compares a Native American version of the Cinderella story with other versions. Students explore the character traits of good and evil characters and discuss the meaning of good character. Students demonstrate what they have learned about fairy tales by writing original...
Unit: Women of the Industrial Era
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson is designed to provide the students with information about Sojourner Truth's contributions to abolitionism and women's suffrage. She worked tirelessly to aid the freed men after the Civil War and brought about increased recognition of their plight. Students will discuss the right of...
Unit: Diverse Voices-African American Ventures
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will recognize that historically, even in war, philanthropy was a vital part of the African American community.
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will understand the roles played by local African American nonprofit organizations in their community.
Unit: Black History IS American History
Grades:
9
10
11
12
We are made by history. Students study philanthropic African Americans and influential related events that made America what it is today. Students participate in a service project in which they create an informational "Pop-Up Museum" to tell stories of black history and philanthropy....
Unit: Road Less Traveled (A)
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Grades:
6
7
8
To compare and contrast the beliefs of the three cultures explored in lessons 1-4 to our own beliefs today and share the information with another class.
Unit: Around the World
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Grades:
6
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Learners will engage in using the five themes of geography to explore the political, geographic, economic and social aspects of the continent of Africa and identified specific nations. They will develop a visual aid for younger learners for...