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We define civic virtue and give examples of ways to exhibit civic virtue for the common good.
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Unit: Community Philanthropy
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Grades:
3
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Create a past, present, and future timeline of personal philanthropy.
Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
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K
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Young people recognize that nature is an important part of their world that needs their responsible care.
Unit: My Water, Our Water
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Grades:
3
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Participants discuss the attributes and benefits of local water resources and ecosystems. They identify the interrelatedness of humans and the environment in the book A River Ran Wild, and discuss how the way we treat the water impacts our lives.
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Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on universal obstacles to persevering and write creative "one-liners" to help them face obstacles with creativity, determination, and humor.
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Unit: Power and Race in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
Readers examine the lasting effects of power, privilege, and discrimination on communities.
Unit: Resolving Conflict with Respect
Grades:
K
1
2
3
4
5
In civil society, different people come together to form community. While differences may cause conflict, for the sake of the common good, we practice empathy and respect for others. We use literature to talk about how people from different perspectives see the same thing. We discuss how to...
Unit: Compliments Can Change the World!
Grades:
K
1
2
In response to the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker, the children identify the negative effects of bullying or exclusion. They explore the effects of positive treatment and respect for others.
Unit: Animals in Sports and Entertainment
Grades:
6
7
8
Discuss and evaluate personal beliefs and attitudes about the treatment of animals, especially applied to sports and entertainment. We explore how laws and beliefs concerning animal welfare affect personal responses to animal treatment.
Unit: Small Steps; Great Journeys
Grades:
9
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Small personal actions can be first steps in a life of service and civic engagement. Voting and civic action are small examples of responsible citizenship. Advocating for what we value is a demonstration of a citizen's rights.
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