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6
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8
Learners identify ways for individuals, nonprofits, and governments to take action against excessive destruction of the rainforests of the world. ...
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Unit: It's Goin' Down; The Rain Forest
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore how charity and philanthropy address hunger and poverty....
Unit: Water Resources and the Role of the Independent Sector
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to assist students in identifying the different sectors in our society and the role each plays.
Unit: This Land Is Our Land - Flourish or Perish?
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will differentiate between public and private property. They will use public sources of information to inform their decisions on public action for the common good.
Unit: Welcome Home
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students develop understanding of the meaning of philanthropy and how it relates to them and the needs in their community. They explore photos in a photo journal book (Lives Turned Upside Down by Jim Hubard) and then create their own photo journal...
Unit: Rights and Responsibilities
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson clarifies that true rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Students discuss the importance of protecting these rights, and if and when it is ever appropriate to limit rights. We learn that one role of nonprofits is preserve and promote guaranteed rights....
Unit: Bullying Prevention Plan
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson, learners will explore and address the following questions: Who are the minority voices of the past and how has the civil society sector stepped in to protect their rights? What actions were effective? What public policies are in place to protect them? Who are the bullied today...
Unit: Constitution Day
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students identify the components and rationale behind the Constitution, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the community-building focus of the Constitution and how it relates personally to...
Unit: Community Collaboration
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Grades:
K
1
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Students learn a process for identifying the beautification needs of their neighborhood. Through vizualization and a neighborhood walk, students assess the specific needs of their neighborhood.
Unit: What Will You Bring to the Table? (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
In this lesson, students explore the issue of food insecurity in their community. Using the table as a theme, students design and carry out a service-learning project that addresses the issue of child hunger in the United States. They bring their time, talent, and treasure to the table....