Students explore attributes of the community in which they live. They compare rural, urban and suburban communities and attempt to classify their own community.
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Unit: Living In a Community
This lesson introduces the definition of a community and challenges students to explore the characteristics of their own community.
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Unit: Sand, Sand, Everywhere Sand
The purpose of this lesson is to acquaint the learners with the four different types of desert regions and their physical characteristics.
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
To work together, see the big picture, and think about the connection between individuals in the group as students participate in the activity.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
Unit: Our Playful Community
Young people play with other children, showing that trust, collaboration, and thinking of the good of all are part of fun group activities.
A neighborhood becomes a broader picture for them to think about as a place where they are a member and can make a difference. Learning that the community is diverse is important The lesson will introduce some community helpers in whom the learners can put their trust.
Unit: Kwanzaa: Unity Within Community
This lesson introduces the origin and purpose of Kwanzaa. Young people make a kinara, or candle holder, to use for the rest of the unit as they learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Unit: Refugees and Human Rights
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: Character Education: Respect (Grade 8)
The class will examine and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to respect....
Unit: Philanthropy and You
Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.