Grades:
9
10
11
12
This lesson introduces the type of folklore known as folktales. Young people identify the traits of folklore found in cultures across the world, including the common theme of "philanthropic giving."
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Unit: Soup's On in Our Community
Grades:
3
4
5
Young people learn about philanthropy through the book Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen and a visit from a nonprofit representative.
Unit: What Is Philanthropy?
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Grades:
3
4
5
Through discussion and response to literature, we define philanthropy as the sharing of time, talent, and treasure for the common good. Participants reflect on the benefit of philanthropy to the giver and receiver.
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Grades:
3
4
5
Youth role-play situations in which they are involved in philanthropic acts. They analyze the act of philanthropy.
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
In the final reflection, the learners connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written a response to a quote or personal experience.
Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Grades:
3
4
5
Literature and primary documents help youth understand the role of the Constitution for the United States. They overview the three branches of government described in the first three articles and learn that government officials are serving with their time and talent for the common good. With the...
Unit: Rights and Responsibilities
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson examines the connections between the five basic guaranteed rights in the Bill of Rights and their corresponding responsibilities. Participants explore the natual consequences of fulfilling, or not fulfilling, responsibilities connected to their rights.
Unit: Growing Our Future
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Grades:
K
1
2
In response to reading The Lorax, participants identify what trees give to us and all sectors of society. In response, we identify our personal responsibility for caring for trees.
Unit: Stitch in Time for the Common Good
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.
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Unit: Advise and Consent
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Grades:
6
7
8
Even the person viewed as the most powerful person in the world does not have unlimited power. Constitutionally, the president of the United States is limited by the "advise and consent" rule (and other checks and balances). The learners look at the importance...