Grades:
6
7
8
Using a variety of activities, students examine the meaning of and examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. They work in groups to propose ways to help reduce stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination....
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Unit: Diverse Community: Who Is My Neighbor? (6-8)
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Lesson four features integrity applied to scenarios that students will discuss and provide rationale for their thinking....
Grades:
6
7
8
This third lesson on integrity focuses on Frederik de Klerk as an example of integrity.
Unit: Freedom to Choose
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Grades:
3
4
5
Students look at The Mayflower Compact and recognize that freedom to assemble and worship was the “Pilgrim's” main goal—worth all the opportunity costs. Students analyze the first amendment of the Constitution to recognize that freedom is a fundamental right in the United States.
Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
Grades:
6
7
8
Students examine the intent and reality of the orphan train and discuss whether it was an effective solution to child homelessness. They write and speak about the traits of someone who takes action for others and civil society. ...
Unit: Looking beyond First Impressions (5th Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
First impressions of people can often lead to misunderstandings and unfair treatment of others. Using photographs, this lesson raises awareness of our tendency to judge others based on the appearance of a person. Learners reflect on the value of diversity and the necessity for more...
Unit: Refugees: Real People, Real Stories, Real Life
Grades:
6
7
8
Through pictures, provocative questions, group discussion, and video, students explore what a refugee is, what his or her life is like, and how people can help them feel welcome and get the tools they need to survive in a new home.
Unit: Community Collaboration
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Grades:
K
1
2
Learners come to a consensus about which issue to address. Students play a cooperative game that illustrates the concept of a partnership. Students identify the community organizations available in their neighborhood. With teacher help, learners make a plan for a service-learning project...
Unit: Poetry of Giving (The)
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Grades:
6
7
8
The students will use their knowledge of philanthropy and poetic conventions to write original poetry about philanthropic giving.
Unit: Money Smart Children (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is for students to work cooperatively to count the amounts of money donated thus far for their philanthropic endeavor. Younger students will recognize, sort, and group coins as well as state their face values. Older students will count by twos, fours, fives,...