Grades:
5
These activities help youth see the web of communities to which they belong and define what it means to be a member of a community.
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Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Grades:
3
4
5
Literature and primary documents help youth understand the role of the Constitution for the United States. They overview the three branches of government described in the first three articles and learn that government officials are serving with their time and talent for the common good...
Unit: Sand, Sand, Everywhere Sand
Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is to explore the concept of human environmental interaction and stewardship of the water resources that are available in deserts. Learners will develop a deeper understanding of water conservation by looking at the city of Phoenix, Arizona located partly in the...
Unit: Sharing Our World
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Grades:
3
4
5
Using various means of communication, students will demonstrate their knowledge of City Wildlife and present the findings of their inquiry teams.
Unit: Partners for the Common Good (4th Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
The students distinguish between for-profit and nonprofit organizations. They identify nonprofit organizations in their community and create an information cube to share with their families to increase awareness of philanthropy within their own communities.
Unit: Our Playful Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
As the students learn about communities, their neighborhood becomes a broader picture for them to think about as a place where they are a member and can make a difference. Learning that the community is diverse is important The lesson will introduce some community helpers in whom the learners...
Unit: Where's The Sand?
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Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to explore the concept of human environmental interaction and stewardship of water resources. Learners will develop a deeper understanding of water conservation by looking at the city of Phoenix, Arizona located partly in the Sonoran Desert in the south western...
Unit: Worth a Thousand Words
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will attend the Special Olympics events that include their assigned Special Olympics participant and use their knowledge of the camera and picture taking techniques to photograph the participant during their event(s). They will select photos and key words/phrases...
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners experiment with a natural water filtration process. They review the water cycle and come to an understanding about the need to sustain the quality of the world's water for the common good.
Unit: Living In a Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students explore attributes of the community in which they live. They compare rural, urban and suburban communities and attempt to classify their own community.