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9
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11
12
Students learn facts about the global threat of malaria and methods for fighting its spread. Students learn one way they can take action against malaria through fundraising to purchase insecticide-treated bed nets.
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Unit: Be the Change: Global Health
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students define hunger and explore the myths and facts about the issue of global hunger. They brainstorm actions they can take to reduce the effects of hunger on others in their community and around the world. Students write poems to represent their thinking about the problem of hunger.
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
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K
1
2
3
4
5
Children learn about the issues of plastic in the ocean. They learn the effects of plastic garbage on the environment, including the lives of animals....
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Unit: Grow Involved 9-12
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Grades:
9
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11
12
In this lesson, young people compare the communications and strategies of Malcolm X with those of Martin Luther King, Jr. They discuss the causes, effects, and ways to address racism through a discussion forum. They plan and hold the forum in the community....
Unit: Philanthropy—A Day at the Beach
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson is a reflection on the beach clean-up experience. ...
Unit: Diet and the Environment
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learner develops an awareness of alternative, earth-friendly ways to eat. This lesson encourages the learners to evaluate how their food choices affect the environment. Youth identify ways organic and processed foods contribute to their health as well as the health of our world....
Unit: Road Less Traveled
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Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson may stand on its own as an introduction to the concept of philanthropy or lead into the unit exploring philanthropy of different geographic traditions. Participants listen to a read-aloud picture book that illustrates the value of giving gifts...
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students analyze the meaning of personal best and recognize the value of persistence in doing their best.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
In Lesson Two, students examine the second part of the definition of integrity: doing what's right....
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners address the overarching question, "Is this person acting with integrity?" through examining scenarios....