Grades:
6
7
8
In the final reflection, students connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written response to a quote or personal experience.
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Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 7)
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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8
Lesson one defines the character trait integrity through examining where students learn their "do rights."
Unit: The Power of Children
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Grades:
6
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Students brainstorm the elements that make an effective service-learning project. They discuss the important elements and take responsibility for making sure these are carried out in the final project. They review the rubric and discuss expectations for a presentation of a service-learning...
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Unit: Character Education: Self-Discipline (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners experience an opportunity to practice self-discipline, and they compare and contrast discipline and self-discipline....
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Grades:
6
7
8
The learners will investigate the importance of self-control and self-motivation through analyzing examples of self-discipline....
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Unit: Philanthropy—The Big Picture
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will emphasiz the important characteristcs under which a nonprofit organization operates. It will provide a hands-on opportunity for the formation of youth clubs, i.e., Reading Buddies within the walls of the school.
Unit: Philanthropy, You, and Your World
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will learn about the work of a local nonprofit organization.
Unit: Common Good in Aztec Culture
Grades:
6
7
8
Students conduct research and present a brief report about the Aztec culture in Mexico.
Unit: Soup's On! Caring For Others in Our Community
Grades:
3
4
5
The students volunteer their time at a local soup kitchen. Before the visit, the students gain sensitivity to the people who visit the soup kitchen through discussion and role-playing. After the visit, the students reflect on the experience through writing.
Unit: Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through video, a simulation activity about learning a new language, and discussion, students build understanding of life as a refugee.
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