Grades:
6
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Using literature and research, learners will identify acts of philanthropy that occurred during the Civil War era.
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Unit: Philanthropic Movements in the United States to 1900
Unit: Women of the Industrial Era
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson will introduce Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her involvement with the woman's movement. It will focus on her work, in conjunction with others, to change women's rights in the United States. It will also show her concern toward fugitive slaves, a common thread of the women in this unit....
Unit: Sports Legends and Philanthropy: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (11th)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will define philanthropy and determine how being philanthropic affects the public good as exemplified in the lives of famous people who have acted for the public good.
Unit: Respecting Diversity: The Road To Tolerance
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson will explore historical and existing religious prejudices using a variety of texts and media research instruments. Understanding of religious persecution will be learned through the experiences of Jewish people, gypsies, Catholics and the mentally and physically challenged, leading...
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn about the scientific contributions of African American inventors and scientists. They view a film about Vivien Thomas and a breakthrough surgery in 1944.
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Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is to examine how individuals persevere in the face of discrimination and continue on to impact the course of history for the common good.
Unit: Affirmative Action
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson, learners examine Affirmative Action programs in the workplace and begin to explore the concept of "reverse discrimination," using Internet sources and the attached study guides.
Unit: For Goodness Sake, Why Don't We Give More Power to the People?
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will survey local community members to see what changes they feel are needed in the community, and determine how they feel marginalized, disenfranchised and disadvantaged groups can make positive changes for the common good.
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo!
Grades:
6
7
8
Junkanoo is a Bahamian Festival that takes place in December. The festival was started by slaves who were restoring some of their native customs that they left behind in Africa. Junkanoo is a nice example of artistic expression, communicating...
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo! (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Junkanoo is a Bahamian Festival that takes place in December. The festival was started by slaves who were reclaiming some of the native customs that they left behind in Africa. Junkanoo is an example of artistic expression communicating aspects of a...