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We define civic virtue and give examples of ways to exhibit civic virtue for the common good. ...
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Unit: Community Philanthropy
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Create a past, present, and future timeline of personal philanthropy. ...
Unit: Civic Virtue in Modern American Democracy
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The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement....
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As a group we define good citizenship, including the classic Roman concept of civic virtue (putting the common good above individual need).
Unit: Bullying Prevention Plan
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In this lesson, learners will explore and address the following questions: Who are the minority voices of the past and how has the civil society sector stepped in to protect their rights? What actions were effective? What public policies are in place to protect them? Who are the bullied today...
Unit: What's My Civic Responsibility?
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The learners define and explain the importance of civic engagement and responsible citizenship. They explore the reasons why people may hesitate to become involved in solving problems and consider ways in which they can be "part of the solution" rather than a "part of the problem." ...
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Unit: We ARE the Government
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In this lesson, learners identify different levels of participation in a democracy. Each student writes a statement describing what type of citizen he or she would like to be. In groups of 4-6 students, the learners create an audio or visual presentation advocating for civic responsibility. They...
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In this lesson, learners reflect on the meaning of democracy. They discuss and explore examples of participatory democracy in history. They read and report about concepts such as civic responsibility, patriotism, right to petition, and philanthropy.
Unit: Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
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Learners explore what it means for responsible citizens to demonstrate civic virtues of justice, kindness, peace, generosity, and inclusion. ...
Unit: Our Unique Legacy of Giving
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In this lesson, students create a gift of story modeled after the documentary The Gift of All. The students will research and/or interview a local philanthropist. Each student will write a biography telling the story of the philanthropist. They share the completed biography with an...