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6
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Students examine the intent and reality of the orphan train and discuss whether it was an effective solution to child homelessness. They write and speak about the traits of someone who takes action for others and civil society. ...
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Unit: Philanthropy and Children Who Are Homeless
Unit: Music of the Civil Rights Era, 1954-1968
Grades:
6
7
8
"Freedom songs" were an important motivating force during the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968. Through music we explore the important figures in the Civil Rights Movement and their contribution to the common good....
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students read about the caring work of Mother Teresa. They respond to questions about her work.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners discover examples of courage by learning about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students examine the consequences of Abraham Lincoln's responsible decisions. The introduction of the concept of common good adds a dimension to the benefit/consequences of taking responsibility....
Unit: Heroes and Their Impact
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Grades:
3
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5
Jackie Robinson is a baseball player whose perseverance and strength changed racist attitudes and laws. Participants reflect on Mr. Robinson's actions and make connections to personal actions and to the people they admire today. ...
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Grades:
3
4
5
Participants identify the attributes of a hero who is acting for the common good. Mother Teresa is a hero for her philanthropic work and character. ...
Unit: Giving to Others (Tzedakah) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to teach learners how to give charity, to whom one should give charity, and to what extent/amount of charity is to be given. The lesson follows the examples and teachings of Maimonides (the Rambam) as well as interpretations and extensions of ancient Biblical laws...
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
Grades:
6
7
8
Junkanoo is a Bahamian Festival that takes place in December. The festival was started by slaves who were restoring some of their native customs that they left behind in Africa. Junkanoo is a nice example of artistic expression communicating aspects of a...
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Lesson Three provides an example of someone who acted with integrity, Patrick Henry.