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Through video, a simulation activity about learning a new language, and discussion, students build understanding of life as a refugee.
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Unit: Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
Grades:
9
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The students compare and contrast the stories of refugees from different conflicts and times. They identify features and events in the refugees' lives, and form questions to guide discussion.
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Students investigate, plan, and facilitate a service-learning project that benefits refugees in their community.
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Unit: Make the Connection! Core Democratic Values and Philanthropy
Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is to help students make a connection between the Core Democratic Values and the historical tradition in the U.S.
Unit: We Are Divine Creations (Tolerance) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
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8
Our tradition of caring and sharing for one another has its roots in the creation of humanity b’tzelem elohim, (in the Divine image). That concept is explained in concrete terms by Maimonides (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon) and helps form an ethical imperative that sanctifies our everyday...
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Unit: We Are Partners in the Work of Creation (Tikkun Olam) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson will introduce learners to a number of texts from classical and modern sources on the topic of how the work of tikun olam is to be performed. From these texts, the learners will derive rules for Jewish living and apply those rules, along with input from family members, to...
Unit: Are You a River Keeper?
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Grades:
6
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Studens understand and apply fundamental methods of testing water quality. This will include the collection, display, and interpretation of student data. Learners will understand that they are stewards of our water system and act responsibly for the common...
Unit: Our Land: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (2nd)
Grades:
K
1
2
Introduce the social activism of the folksinger, Woody Guthrie, and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. His songs were written for everyone to try help lift their spirits. Learners understand that it is the responsibility of everyone to help take care of each other and the...
Unit: We Are Guardians of the Earth (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
7
8
It would seem that contradictions abound in the Bible! Finding interpretations that allow these contradicting texts to coexist is both a traditional religious concern and a contemporary dynamic enterprise. It is also a pursuit that will determine how one comes to understand the role of Biblical...
Unit: Heroism In Literature
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Students will demonstrate the importance that public advocacy for the common good has in developing civic virtue and core democratic values by successfully writing a research- based persuasive essay.