Grades:
6
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8
Learners identify ways to use advocacy to promote change.
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Unit: Animals in Sports and Entertainment
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
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This lesson focuses on another type of respect: valuing the world around you. Learners analyze a John Muir quote and discuss what they can do to show respect for the world.
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students brainstorm simple acts of kindness and design a bookmark as a reminder.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners examine the responsible choices of Lorenzo de Zavala who was a leader in Texas and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners describe what a group looks like that has a high level of trust with each other.
Unit: Take a Stand on Bullying
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Grades:
6
7
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Learners identify the different roles people take in the cycle of bullying. They share their observations about bullying situations and discuss why taking action to address bullying behavior is good for the community.
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
Play matching games on teams to gain familiarity with terms associated with philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
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Unit: Watershed S.O.S.
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Grades:
6
7
8
Through observation of the water cycle, we discuss the importance of water as a nonrenewable resource. Why is being a good steward of this resource an example of acting for the Common Good?
Unit: Building a Community Garden Santuary
Grades:
3
4
5
The book, The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart gently illustrates how sharing growing things can be a gift to others and the community.
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Unit: Power to the People through Action
Grades:
9
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We define the nonprofit, or third, sector and explain why it is important as an alternative power structure.
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