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Students learn about foundations and conduct research on one celebrity who acts as a philanthropist including the motivations for their giving.
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Unit: Why Do People Give?
Unit: Cultural Competence
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In this lesson, we broaden our awareness of different cultures and how they celebrate holidays. An optional service project includes writing letters to request diverse holidays be added to the community calendar, if they aren't already observed.
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We define culture and explore the cultural traits of individuals and the group collectively.
Unit: Living History-An Intergenerational Philanthropy Project
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This lesson is a celebration to culminate this intergenerational project. The students make a final visit to the senior center or retirement home where all the participants gather for a snack and a farewell celebration. Students give their published Living History Books to their senior friends....
Unit: Our Land
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K
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This culminating activity gives youth an opportunity to teach about our land to others. They spread the word that "commons" are needed, and that when people work together they can make something better....
Unit: Road Less Traveled
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We compare and contrast the beliefs of the three cultures explored in lessons 1-4 to one's own family traditions - similarities and differences. ...
Unit: To Recycle or Not to Recycle? That Shouldn't Even Be a Question!
Grades:
9
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This lesson is intended to involve the learners in a recycling project prompted and stimulated by their research as well as the results from the surveys conducted in Lesson One. In addition, the learners will be challenged to motivate others and provide an opportunity for those...
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
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6
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Learners discover how celebrities demonstrate their caring by giving their time, talent and treasure and taking action for specific causes. It gives the learners an opportunity to begin to think of what they care about....
Unit: Traditions
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The purpose of this unit is to recall that storytelling is a tradition and learn that quilt making is an American tradition. The learner will understand that working collectively brings about change, and that shared values help build communities. They will recognize the value of conflict...
Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (3-5)
Grades:
3
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Students will plan a service project for children in their community, celebrating respect through understanding diversity, selflessness and cooperation.