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Through reading and discussion, students learn that Elizabeth Cady Stanton is a model of integrity, being true to herself and others through actions and statements.
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Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Unit: Farm to Table and Food Security
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, students form groups that have similar interests/issues.Together they evaluate possible solutions based on their research to determine the pros and cons of each solution. Working collaboratively and using a decision-making matrix, they pick one solution as a group to create...
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners evaluate the effectiveness of their solution and service-learning project, including individual and group processes and learnings. They reflect individually and in groups, and celebrate their success.
Unit: Rights and Responsibilities
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson clarifies that true rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Students discuss the importance of protecting these rights, and if and when it is ever appropriate to limit rights. We learn that one role of nonprofits is preserve and promote guaranteed rights....
Unit: Let's Make Lemonade
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Grades:
K
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The group discusses and agrees on a need to address through donating money. They watch a film about a boy who sets up a lemonade stand and read a book about a national Lemonade Stand effort. Then they identify a need, learn more, and communicate the need to others.
Unit: My Healthy Plate
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Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson introduces children to the reality of childhood hunger in their region. Students learn the difference between companies that are for profit and nonprofit and the types of work they do. Students also identify wants and needs.
Unit: You Light up My Life
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Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to increase the learners’ knowledge of various types of renewable energy. The learners will research those resources and develop a plan for an area to implement its energy stewardship.
Unit: Farm to Table and Food Production
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson consists of research and project-work days. Students will work through the various worksheets in their groups, developing their projects while relying on what they learned in previous sessions. They use a decision matrix and work collaboratively to fine-tune their...
Unit: We are the Positive School Culture
Grades:
6
7
8
A positive school climate is made up of people making choices about how to act and treat one another. It is everyone's responsibility to be a good school citizen. Students identify what traits they value most and survey the school population to identify what is going well and what students feel...
Unit: What Will You Bring to the Table? (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
In this lesson, students explore the issue of food insecurity in their community. Using the table as a theme, students design and carry out a service-learning project that addresses the issue of child hunger in the United States. They bring their time, talent, and treasure to the table....