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Through the three Suni folktales, learners analyze the lessons in generosity and behavior for the common good.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
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The featured folktales explore themes of helping people make judgments of integrity in different situations.
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There are times when a person learns that it is better not to give a generous gift at all if it will be disrespected by the receiver. There are also times a person may realize too late that there is a cost for bad behavior. ...
Unit: Cultural Competence
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Through the voices of an immigrant and refugee, youth gain empathy and understanding of the experience of leaving your home for a new place. ...
Unit: Drumming from the Heart
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Students visit a local preschool or retirement facility of their choosing to read aloud a book they wrote and illustrated about generous giving. They share a drumming experience and give the drums and books as gifts. When they return to class, they reflect on the impact the experience had on...
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Children interview and write a story about a person in their family or community. They share their stories to celebrate the unique differences in people in the community....
Unit: Our Land: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (2nd)
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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: Three Chinese Stories
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This lesson centers around a beautiful piece of literature entitled, Sam and the Lucky Money. The students observe Sam as he makes a difficult decision between what he wants and what he knows is right. The students explore the benefits and costs of giving.
Unit: Endangered Species--It's Not Too Late
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3
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The purpose of this lesson is for the learners to understand the meaning of endangered species and to explore what causes some plants and animals to become extinct. ...
Unit: Pondering the Impermeable
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Learners measure and calculate impervious/pervious areas. They utilize their knowledge of the environmental impact of impervious surfaces to propose alternative solutions in their community. Students propose a service-learning project to raise awareness or take action about reducing impervious...