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This book, Land of Many Colors, was written by a preschool teacher and children. It is a parable of finding our shared common ground and celebration of our differences.
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Unit: Philanthropic Literature
Unit: Sharing the Gift of Literacy
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson introduces the idea of sharing in a situation where there is a scarcity of resources. The Land of Many Colors is a published book written by children teaches the concept of tolerance of differences. Students discuss how children have the power to...
Unit: Our Land
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K
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Introduce the folksinger, Woody Guthrie, and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. Talk about ways we are generous for the good of others. This can be by lifting someone's spirits or taking care of the land we all share. ...
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This culminating activity gives youth an opportunity to teach about our land to others. They spread the word that "commons" are needed, and that when people work together they can make something better....
Unit: Our Land: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (2nd)
Grades:
K
1
2
Introduce the folksinger Woody Guthrie and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. His songs were written for everyone to get involved in their community. Learners understand that it is the responsibility of everyone to help take care of each other and the Earth....
Unit: You Can Make a Difference (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will teach children about volunteers and the difference they make in our world. The children will conclude that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community.
Unit: Be the Change: Democracy
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Students create a final project tying together their knowledge of voting, rights, laws, and public office.
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Unit: Many Hands Together Make a Lighter Load
Grades:
K
1
2
Many students are unsure what the term homeless means or how to help those that are homeless. This lesson will help them get a better understanding of the concept through the story Selavi, That is Life: A Haitian...
Unit: Don't Be Impervious to the Impermeable
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to engage the learners in the topic of stewardship as it relates to the environmental use of land masses.
Unit: Pondering the Impermeable
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this unit is to raise awareness about the impact of growth (commercial and residential) on the environment, specifically, how impervious surfaces impact the environment. Learners explore the impact of some of the following factors on the environment: population density, land...