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The class identifies a local non-profit organization and plans a service project to support the endeavor.
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Unit: Phil's Community Connections
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Students review the Civil Rights work of Martin Luther King, Jr. as discussed in Lesson One. They create an acrostic about his life and work. Then students identify his goals and relate goals to perseverance.
Grades:
6
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Students analyze and define the word perseverance as it applies to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unit: Dear Philanthropist
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After researching the life and work of a chosen philanthropist from history, the learner takes on the role of that philanthropist in writing a letter to the learner. In this letter, the philanthropist discusses his/her motivations and feelings about his/her work, and compares and contrasts his/...
Unit: Grow Involved 6-8
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Grades:
6
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Students will learn about the life of Gandhi and will promote peace in their community. They will compare and contrast the philosophies and work of Dr. King and Gandhi. They will determine service they can provide to promote peace and nonviolence.
Unit: Sharing Compliments (1st Grade)
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K
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2
Students learn of the life and actions taken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote civil rights. Students give examples of Dr. King acting as a philanthropist, encouraging the children to think of
...Unit: Giving from the Heart
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Through performing a short play based on the book Quiltmaker’s Gift, the students will understand the idea of using the Arts to do something for the common good....
Unit: Powerful Words Unite Us in Service
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K
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5
Analyze quotes by Martin Luther King, Jr, about being loving and inclusive. Design posters to encourage action and diverse community building. ...
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Lead a discussion about the power of words to include, instruct, and inspire action. Participants analyze quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, about being open and inclusive. Design social justice posters to teach others about what they learned. ...
Unit: Resolving Conflict with Respect
Grades:
9
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America is a culturally pluralistic nation. In other words, America is comprised of smaller groups within the...