Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners examine the statistics of voter turnout in the Federal Elections and from these statistics the learners draw some comparative conclusions.
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Unit: Voting and the Common Good (10th Grade)
Unit: We ARE the Government
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Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, learners identify different levels of participation in a democracy. Each student writes a statement describing what type of citizen he or she would like to be. In groups of 4-6 students, the learners create an audio or visual presentation advocating for civic responsibility. They...
Unit: Diverse Voices-African American Ventures
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will recognize that philanthropy is a vital part of the African American community.
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will demonstrate an understanding of philanthropy and interview family members concerning individual and community action which changes lives for the better.
Unit: Our Philanthropic Tradition: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (5th)
Grades:
3
4
5
The students explore family traditions of giving. Using the book Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt as a springboard, they discuss traditions of philanthropy in community.
Unit: Philanthropic Movements in the United States to 1900
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to illustrate how the Pilgrims were influenced in developing a community and American democracy. Using primary source documents, this lesson will take a look at the Mayflower Compact and its origins, and will discuss the story of The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving....
Unit: Launching Your Ship with Citizenship: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will review the fundamental democratic principles and beliefs of American democracy that unite a nation and promote the common good. They will look to their own school to apply them as a basis of positive character traits and philanthropic actions.
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Unit: Making our Voices Heard for the Community (9th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Raise students' awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and the opportunity to voice one's opinion without fear of reprisal, as principles basic to a democracy. The learners investigate ways to have a positive influence in encouraging eligible voters to make their voices heard at...
Unit: Philanthropy's Role in a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will discuss important writings in the American philanthropic tradition.
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good (A)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will research the lives of key Americans, from the colonial period through Reconstruction, who advanced science and improved the common good. Learner research will be summarized using the obituary literary format.