Students publish their Living History books, naming their books in a way that focuses on the most meaningful thing. They use interview notes to write and illustrate the biography of their senior friend. They use appropriate English language arts and visual arts skills. ...
Students read about voluntarism during the Civil War and Reconstruction and today.
Lesson Three provides an example of someone who acted with integrity, Patrick Henry.
Students examine what discrimination is and ways to impact injustice and make change for the common good.
Youth Activity; Students read about the philanthropy of Madam C.J. Walker, David Robinson, and Jason Crowe, and they begin to tell their own story.
"I do what I do for a simple reason, really; I like to help people." - middle school student
Learners identify stereotypical and discriminatory behaviors and practices. They define and give examples of positive actions and concepts related to addressing issues of intolerance.
Through reading and discussion, students learn that Elizabeth Cady Stanton is a model of integrity, being true to herself and others through actions and statements.
In this lesson the learners will develop an understanding of advocacy for the common good, and the humane treatment of animals. They will become familiar with what motivates people to become advocates, investigate the characteristics of all good advocates as well as...
Youth learn some ways Native Americans value the Earth....