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Students will study the lives of those who contributed to the advancement of democracy or the common good.
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Unit: Philanthropy in History
Unit: Common Good in Colonial America
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Learners will find examples in literature of the simple act of doing something for the common good. They will research examples of philanthropists in colonial America.
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This lesson will define and give examples of terms related to philanthropy and the common good. Learners will examine events that led to the development of philanthropic organizations prior to 1763.
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Learners will research how colonial organizations, which developed in the nonprofit/ independent sector, have transformed themselves over time to continue to provide for the common good.
Unit: Herstory in History
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This lesson will emphasize that, from the beginning, women have made significant contributions to American history and philanthropy by taking a stand to support their beliefs. One of these women who showed courage to contribute to the common good was Pocahontas.
Unit: What Does It Take?
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Students will become aware of historic figures who have made a difference in our civil society.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 7)
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Lesson Three provides an example of someone who acted with integrity, Patrick Henry.
Unit: Freedom to Choose
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Students discuss what it feels like to not have a choice. They relate this experience to how the Pilgrims and other immigrants feel when they chose to come to the United States for democratic freedom.
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Students look at The Mayflower Compact and recognize that freedom to assemble and worship was the “Pilgrim's” main goal—worth all the opportunity costs. Students analyze the first amendment of the Constitution to recognize that freedom is a fundamental right in the United States.
Unit: Philanthropic Movements in the United States to 1900
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The purpose of this lesson is to illustrate how the Pilgrims were influenced in developing a community and American democracy. Using primary source documents, this lesson will take a look at the Mayflower Compact and its origins, and will discuss the story of The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving....