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6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is to further reflect upon the characters in the story Seedfolks and how the Core Democratic Values/Fundamental beliefs impacted their growth as individuals and as a community.
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Unit: Sowing the Seeds of Community
Unit: This Land Is Our Land - Flourish or Perish?
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will describe the importance of Core Democratic Values in a democratic government and analyze the way they support philanthropy.
Unit: Early American Influences
Grades:
3
4
5
We look at the Society of Friends/Quakers and describe how this group promoted the common good. The Quakers pushed for religious freedom and freedom of choice, which are Core Democratic Values. As a group, they formed organizations to promote social change in the areas of slavery,...
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Unit: My Country, My Community
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
In a persuasive essay learners describe responsibilities of American citizenship and the cost of freedom. They connect how philanthropic giving is a part of those costs. “Freedom isn’t free. It passes on an enormous debt to the recipient.”...
Unit: Power to the People through Action
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will research leaders of minority groups who used the nonprofit sector as an alternative power structure to make positive changes in society. They will identify the core democratic values that each leader focused on, and present the information in a creative manner to the other...
Unit: We the Kids - The Three Branches and Me
Grades:
3
4
5
Participants analyze the essential qualities of the Core Democratic Values and how these values are evident in relationships and behavior in a classroom/group and in the community/nation.
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson the learners define respect and relate it to the core values and beliefs of a constitutional democracy.
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Grades:
6
7
8
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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Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Grades:
6
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Youth Activity: This interactive activity helps young people understand philanthropy and the language used when describing philanthropic actions. The facilitator sets the tone for a “fun” experience with words....
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Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good (A)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will develop an understanding of the importance of participating in active citizenship through their contributions to society. Benjamin Franklin will be highlighted as an example of a person who engaged in active citizenship.