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Students work in a small group to identify the circumstances and courage of a hero who acted for the common good.
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Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 8)
Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
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12
Students learn the purpose and roles of leadership. They examine other leaders and determine which traits they value for their foundation. They use a decision-making model to select leaders. ...
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Unit: Compliments Can Change the World! (2nd Grade)
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In response to the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker, students identify the negative effects of teasing, bullying and discrimination. The students relate philanthropy to positive treatment and respect for others and consider the effects of their own behavior on others.
Unit: Grow Involved 3-5
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Students read stories about caring for others, then they create quilts to donate to community organizations.
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3
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Students listen and respond to a nonfiction literature book The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter. They discuss serving others and working for the good of the community. Students create book covers and donate them to a community organization.
Unit: Impact of Giving
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Grades:
6
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8
Learners investigate local and global issues, and learn about nonprofits in the community. Students examine root causes and effects, and learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and #GivingTuesday. As a service project, they organize an event, such as a volunteer fair or game-a-...
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Lesson Five provides learners with reflection opportunities using quotes about integrity and the student's life experience....
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students use journaling or role-playing to reflect on the benefits to the community of truthfulness and straightforward actions. They analyze traits and actions of someone who has built a "good reputation."
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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8
In the final reflection, students connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written response to a quote or personal experience.
Unit: Small Steps; Great Journeys (12th Grade)
Grades:
9
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12
Students learn the elements of the political process, such as advocating for candidates and current issues. The learners articulate how this action is a demonstration of responsible citizenship and how advocating for one's beliefs is a demonstration of a citizen's rights. Voting is a method to...