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The purpose of this lesson is to have students recognize the idea of an emerging democracy, analyze the struggles of the people, and decide on a way to help the people.
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Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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8
Using their knowledge of courage, the learners choose a person of courage who is a hero and share that by creating a commemorative "postage stamp."
Unit: Resolving Conflict with Respect
Grades:
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America is a culturally pluralistic nation. In other words, America is comprised of smaller groups within the...
Unit: Philanthropy's Role in a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
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After researching the life and work of a chosen philanthropist from history, the learner takes on the role of that philanthropist in writing a letter to the learner. In this letter, the philanthropist discusses his/her motivations and feelings about his/her work, and compares and contrasts his/...
Unit: You Are Uniquely You
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Grades:
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We learn a little history of the painters Van Gogh and Gauguin who were driven by a need to give of themselves to others through art. Participants study the techniques and draw their own portraits. They make a gift of the portrait to someone....
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Grades:
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In response to a picture book, each participant identifies their own unique qualities and shares them proudly on a star. They demonstrate respect and trust to share their qualities and pay attention to others' traits. ...
Unit: Character Education: Self-Discipline (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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8
Learners define self-discipline and discuss how this trait affects themselves and the common good. A survey helps learners determine a personal self-discipline score for their own self-awareness....
Unit: Heroes and Their Impact
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Grades:
3
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Participants identify the attributes of a hero who is acting for the common good. Mother Teresa is a hero for her philanthropic work and character. ...
Unit: Early American Influences
Grades:
3
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Introduce the philanthropic behavior of Native Americans through the speech attributed to Chief Seattle, using the book Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: The Words of Chief Seattle.
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Grades:
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We examine the Core Values of American Democracy and discuss their importance and where we are exposed to them and practice them throughout life.
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