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5
To work together, see the big picture, and think about the connection between individuals in the group as students participate in the activity.
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Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
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8
The learners read and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to respect....
Unit: Forced to Flee and Find a New Home
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This lesson focuses on the language of human rights. Learners examine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and analyze the rights from a personal perspective. They discuss how well they perceive that the rights are enforced.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
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6
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8
Students will describe how local nonprofits help the community.
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Learners research the examples of President Jimmy Carter's values and leadership over his lifetime. They identify his acts of generosity and commitment to the good of all and reflect on how this inspires others.
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
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K
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Children participate in a trash clean-up and analyze the issue of pollution caused by trash, especially plastics. They discuss who should be responsible for preventing or cleaning up pollution - government, business, charitable organizations, and/or individuals....
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Unit: Beneficial Bees
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Students learn about the role of bees as pollinators and learn about reasons their population numbers have been declining in recent years. They write a letter or create a handout to teach others how to help bees through planting native species.
Unit: Climate Change Challenge
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9
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Youth research current data and stories about climate change and ways to reverse the damage caused by human activity. Through discussion and research, they establish things they can do personally and as a team as environmental stewards.
Unit: A Voice for Children
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Youth learn about basic human rights and discuss whether everyone deserves these rights. In addition, they reflect on examples of human kindness and collective action for the common good.
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