The concept of freedom as a Core Democratic Value will be described through the story of Harriet Tubman. Learners will understand why unselfish people risk their lives to help others and serve the common good....
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Unit: Freedom, Fairness and Philanthropy
The unfair laws in America prior to the civil rights movement are shown through the story of Rosa Parks. The idea that the actions of one person can change the life of many is explored.
Learners will illustrate how Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a motivator for all persons, both as an athlete and a philanthropist.
Unit: Kids Can Make a Difference
The classroom is matched up with another classroom (or any group of people) in the country or the world. The students communicate by letter or e-mail and compare characteristics of place such as methods of transportation, weather, resources, and culture. Students will eventually work with their...
Unit: Courage to Be You (7th Grade)
Students examine what discrimination is and ways to impact injustice and make change for the common good.
Unit: What Does It Take?
Students will become aware of women and minority figures who have made a difference in a civil society.
Unit: Bridges for All
Students read about voluntarism during the Civil War and Reconstruction and today.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
To recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
Unit: Herstory in History
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
Learners recognize that famous philanthropists started with small acts of kindness before they performed the influential acts that we remember them for. Students define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.