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11
12
To introduce students to the harsh realities of modern-day slavery. ...
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
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: Refugees and Human Rights
Grades:
9
10
11
12
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)
Grades:
6
7
8
The class will examine and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to respect....
Unit: For the Well-Being of Our Citizens
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will define poverty by listing its characteristics and effects. They will identify organizations which serve those who are in poverty. They will analyze the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and determine whether poverty is a violation of the document’s principles.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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Grades:
3
4
5
To recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
Unit: Environment: Sustaining Our World (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students participate in a trash clean-up and analyze the issue of pollution due to trash, especially plastics. They discuss who should be responsible for preventing or cleaning up pollution - government, business, charitable organizations, and/or individuals....
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Unit: Around the World
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Grades:
6
7
8
Using the themes and content of geography, learners examine and demonstrate knowledge of cultural elements and traditions of selected nations of the world and how they impact philanthropy and stewardship in world regions.
Unit: Us vs. Them
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will describe problems of refugee populations around the world and human rights issues related to refugees. They will explain how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child act to protect human rights. Understanding that...
Unit: Welcome Home
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn about the Habitat for Humanity ReStore as a community resource for affordable housing materials for building and home repair. Students use comparison shopping skills and plan a service project that addresses a need in their community.