Grades:
6
7
8
We observe how power and privilege are used to keep African American families oppressed even after they were freed from slavery.
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Unit: Power and Race in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
Readers examine the lasting effects of power, privilege, and discrimination on communities.
Grades:
6
7
8
Using award-winning literature, the learners describe and analyze racism in Mississippi during the Great Depression. The readers identify the injustices in the community as well as the values and self-respect that build community relationships and strength.
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners define environmental stewardship and determine what they care about related to the environment.
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Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Through a choice of prompts, the learners reflect on and express their understanding of being responsible.
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students describe elements of personal health and fitness and relate this to the health of the community, recognizing that the elements of a healthy community are good for all members. The students identify the availability of healthy foods and practices in the school, neighborhood, and home...
Unit: Walk a Mile in My Moccasins
Grades:
6
7
8
Using words of Native Peoples, youth explore examples of the philanthropic attitudes and traditions.
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To have students find a problem that needs to be solved or a cause in which they have interest and develop a creative presentation to the class.
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Unit: Road Less Traveled
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Grades:
6
7
8
We build empathy and respect for people and giving traditions by listening to stories and traditions of present-day Native Americans. Participants practice listening and taking notes to capture key ideas.
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
Children explore what it means to be responsible in school and in the community as a responsible citizen. They take action as responsible citizens to make the community healthier.