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To share knowledge of economic systems and the role of the non-profit sector with other social studies classes studying economics and/or social geography.
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Unit: Whose Job Is It?
Unit: Who Will Care for the Water? (7th Grade)
Grades:
6
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8
Students explore the concept of stewardship of natural resources. They examine the effects of human intervention on ecosystems that include water resources.
Focus Question: What is each person's responsibility for environmental stewardship?
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Unit: Around the World
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Learners will explore some examples of culture and illustrate the impact on stewardship and philanthropic organizations in Australia while gaining knowledge about the geography of Australia.
Teacher Note: Teachers may want to introduce a discussion of the desecration of...
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Grades:
6
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8
Learners will investigate the five themes of geography as applicable to Europe, discover traditional examples of culture, and illustrate the impact of non-profit philanthropic organizations in selected European countries.
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Grades:
6
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8
Using the themes and content of geography, learners examine and demonstrate knowledge of cultural elements and traditions of selected nations of the world and how they impact philanthropy and stewardship in world regions.
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Grades:
6
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Through investigating traditional examples of culture and illustrating the impact of philanthropy in Asia, learners will gain an appreciation for Asian life and society. Learners will gain knowledge of the geography of Japan and China.
Unit: Rivers for the Common Good
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners will develop a graphic way of visualizing the concept of a million by utilizing what had happened to the Nashua River due to the dumping of raw sewage in 1962. In the first class period, the learners will be introduced to the concept of a million by creating containers that will hold a...
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
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11
12
Through a reading of the Australian Aboriginal folktale, The Secret of Dreaming, learners will describe what this creation tale reveals about the culture of the Aboriginals and will explain mankind’s permanent responsibility as caretaker of the land....
Unit: Where's The Sand?
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Grades:
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The purpose of this lesson is to acquaint the students with the four different types of deserts regions and their characteristics.
Unit: Environmental Groups and the Three Economic Sectors
Grades:
9
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11
12
In this lesson, students recognize that our valuable natural resources are maintained and cared for by government, business, nonprofits, and individuals. The three sectors (and individuals) work together to accomplish what any one of them cannot do alone.