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In this lesson, students discover and discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and especially focus on his ethic of service.
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Unit: Grow Involved 6-8
Unit: Grow Involved 9-12
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Grades:
9
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Students respond to literature about Martin Luther King, Jr. They examine his philosophy about serving and taking action. They follow his model to promote the idea of doing good for others. Students learn that service and social action by one person can change the...
Unit: Women of the Industrial Era
Grades:
6
7
8
We learn about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her leadership of the woman's suffrage movement. At the time it was hard for some people to see that women deserved equality or that change was possible, but her persistence and organization techniques helped raise awareness and involvement....
Unit: Do Not Stand Idly By (Private-Religious)
Grades:
3
4
5
Young people read about Jewish role models who partake in tikkun olam. They reflect on how they can use their behavior as a model for their own philanthropy to perfect the world.
Unit: Taking a Stand for the Good of Others
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students read about Rosa Parks and evaluate how her protest of an unjust and unfair situation was philanthropic in nature. Students analyze violent situations and propose nonviolent solutions. They learn that there are 198 methods of non-violent protests that can be used to fight...
Unit: Philanthropy's Role in a Democratic Society
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners research the public and philanthropic life of the person, and prepare a three to five minute oral presentation based on their research. They will highlight the most significant facts of the individual’s life, the philanthropy the individual participated in, and major effects their lives...
Unit: Bridges for All
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Grades:
6
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Students describe the brave work of one female Quaker who served a lifeline for fugitives and freedmen before the Civil War. They research several examples of the philanthropic work of individuals and organizations before, during, and after the Civil War....
Unit: Good Citizenship and Philanthropy (4th Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
A picture book provides a discussion starter about ways we work together to address big issues.
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Unit: Surviving the Depression—1930-1939
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will view life during the depression through primary source interviews with individuals who lived during these hard times.
Unit: My Water, Our Water
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Grades:
3
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Participants discuss the attributes and benefits of local water resources and ecosystems. They identify the interrelatedness of humans and the environment, and how we treat the water impacts our lives....
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