Grades:
3
4
5
Students will explain that, in the United States, it is the people who hold the power, not the government.
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Unit: Philanthropy: Individuals and Their Surroundings
Unit: Time Traveler - Intergenerational Interviews
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will reflect on prior knowledge of family histories. They will identify the commonalities and differences between prior generations and their own experiences that affect the social contract. Learners will be introduced to several historical artifacts relating to a variety of time...
Unit: Grow Involved 6-8
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Grades:
6
7
8
The students learn about environmental stewardship and its importance to the common good by viewing a documentary and/or through print information. Students will decide on and carry out a service project that demonstrates environmental stewardship.
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students will learn about the life of Gandhi and will promote peace in their community. They will compare and contrast the philosophies and work of Dr. King and Gandhi. They will determine service they can provide to promote peace and nonviolence.
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Grades:
6
7
8
The students learn about the issue of obesity through the educational version of the documentary "Super Size Me" and/or print information. They will understand the importance of eating healthfully and the benefits to individuals as well as for the common good. Students will create a cookbook of...
Unit: Tulipmania – Growing Flowers to Share
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will recognize the structural characteristics of bulbs, corms and rhizomes. They will describe acts of philanthropy and analyze why people give to others of their time, talent and treasure.
Unit: Smiles Change the World
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Grades:
K
1
2
Children evaluate a list of organizations and reach a consensus concerning which group should be recognized.
Unit: Refugees: Finding a Place
Grades:
3
4
5
The students will learn to distinguish the difference between wants and needs. They will distinguish between wants and needs by completing an activity in which they must categorize items into wants or needs. Students will learn that many times refugees are without resources to meet basic needs...
Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will define stereotype, discrimination and prejudice. They will brainstorm a social action plan to heal racism.
Unit: Hurricane Katrina / Great Hanshin-Awaji Disaster Collaboration
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will become aware of human need brought about by natural disasters and will compare domestic experiences with parallel events on the other side of the world.
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