Grades:
6
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Learners explore that government and non-profit organizations together help bring about breakthroughs in modern science and medicine. These contributions to the common good require the support of philanthropists, large and small.
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Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good
Unit: Gift of Art (The): Private Action for the Common Good (PAG)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The students will review the concept of philanthropy through viewing a logo. They will design original logos that represent philanthropy and related ideas. They will explore philanthropic behavior as it relates to the arts.
Unit: Making Choices with Scarce Resources: Penny Drive
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will use economic thinking to determine how to allocate their scarce resources for community service.
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Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Each student sets an individual goal using a goal-setting strategy. The class reflects on perseverance and how to persevere when the plan gets difficult to carry out.
Unit: Cultural Pluralism in Young Adult Literature—Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will analyze the insidious effects of feelings of superiority/inferiority and discrimination on others.
Unit: Poetry of Giving
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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: Living Your Passion: Penny Drive
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will explore their strong interests/passions and determine the role that these play in helping motivate their participation in philanthropic activities to promote the common good.
Unit: Be the Change: Personal Health
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students look at the role exercise plays in overall health. They make a plan to engage younger children in more active play and exercise....
Unit: No Boundaries
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
We're all the same in one basic way: We all want other people to understand us. In this lesson, youth learn about needs of differently abled children in their school or community and take a step toward removing barriers. They use the persuasive power of communication to raise awareness of ways to understand and show respect for people with disabilities through a service project.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson provides an example of a politician known for his honesty. Students identify why they depend on politicians to be honest, and discuss why it is difficult for politicians to be honest....