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Young people prepare for their visit to the retirement home by writing an autobiography. They work together to come up with questions to ask their senior friends. ...
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Unit: Living History-An Intergenerational Philanthropy Project
Unit: Philanthropy: Individuals and Their Surroundings
Grades:
3
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An activity and picture book discussion illustrate the tendency for people to see differences as a reason to fight. As we see in political divisions, society can be torn apart by factions. Differences provide an opportunity to be curious about someone else. Factions may also have a...
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Unit: Diverse Community: Who Is My Neighbor? (K-2)
Grades:
K
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Children play a game to build understanding of personal strengths and cooperative work. They discuss what behaviors promote cooperation and communication. They start thinking about how cooperation can help the common good of their neighborhood.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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Learners reflect on the relationship between courage and fear, and identify the different character attributes that guide us when facing a challenge.
Grades:
6
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Learners choose their favorite heroes from the "Star Wars" movies and identify acts of courage. They read about and discuss the traits of a classic hero from literature.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
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When times are hard, it is sometimes difficult to remember that the things that count are not always material, and the people who make a difference in our lives are the ones we often take for granted. The parable of "The Three Laughs" exemplifies these ideas. We may never know the reasons behind...
Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
10
11
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Students prepare a one-minute speech about themselves using an object as a device to share a story and help others remember their name and something about them. ...
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Grades:
9
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Students trust another to take them for a blindfolded walk. They discuss what it feels like to be in each role. They discuss the role of trust in communication.
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Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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Students explore ways to be honest in communication, writing with clear purpose and honest intent.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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Students examine the life of Mr. James Stephen Hogg through the lens of responsibility (dependability and completing tasks).