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We define culture and explore the cultural traits of individuals and the group collectively.
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Unit: Cultural Competence
Unit: What's All the Commotion in the Ocean?
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K
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The purpose of this lesson is to gather information about sea animals and share it with other classes or other groups of children.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
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Learners listen to the lyrics of the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey. They define what a hero is and reflect on a hero's character traits besides courage.
Unit: My Healthy Plate
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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: Philanthropic Behavior
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Young people will take turns, show respect for the work of others, and cooperatively build a project.
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Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
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Students experience empathy for people who are homeless by listening to a song and completing the “I Am’ poem assignment....
Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
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Students imagine they were given $500,000 to award to a nonprofit organization of their choice. They explore options and discuss how to determine which is a good issue and organization to donate their funds. ...
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Unit: What Is a Youth Advisory Committee?
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3
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Read and compare a variety of literature to explore motivations and impact of young people taking action and helping others. We recognize that we all have time, treasures and/or talents to share.
Unit: What Respect Means to Me
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Students will understand the importance of having respect for others. Students will practice tolerance and acceptance toward all people, including others with disabilities and various cultural backgrounds. ...
Unit: Music of the Civil Rights Era, 1954-1968
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Music may bring joy or it may help people reflect on their feelings. The "freedom songs" may have motivated the Civil Rights activists as they sought to aid the common good, and we can bring music to someone in the community as a gift of generosity and inspiration.