Grades:
9
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11
12
From history we know that working in community (not on our own) is the best way to make change. Young people explore the work of nonprofits related to equity and social justice.
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Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners choose a person of courage to honor on a commemorative "postage stamp."
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore stories about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Unit: Global Health: Food Around the World
Grades:
6
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Youth discuss and examine ways to influence healthy food choices related to their interests and understanding. They brainstorm service projects and use a decision-making model to choose a project. They implement their service project and reflect on their action.
Unit: Justice and Kindness Play a Part
Grades:
6
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Youth raise awareness of ways to advocate for justice and kindness and bring positive change in their school, community, and world.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
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When life is at its most difficult and grief is great, a generous sacrifice can move the spirit toward life again. In these folktales, two Inuits face death with a truly generous spirit.
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
7
8
Young people use their voice to speak up for injustice and take action for the common good.
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Unit: Taking a Stand for Good
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Grades:
9
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11
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Youth read about Rosa Parks and evaluate how her protest of an unjust situation was philanthropic in nature. They learn that there are 198 methods of non-violent protests that can be used to fight injustice. The youth evaluate issues of inequity or injustice and propose nonviolent solutions...
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners acknowledge that aligning with groups can promote belonging as well as conflict and power struggles. They discuss and write about ways to include and show respect for people with different identity traits.
Unit: Wall of Philanthropists
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Grades:
6
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8
After reading about historical figures who have taken philanthropic action related to justice, youth write a narrative about a more recent (young) philanthropist who took action for social justice.