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Learners will describe the actions of citizens during the American Revolution as patriotic and philanthropic.
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Unit: Philanthropic Movements in the United States to 1900
Unit: We ARE the Government
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Grades:
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In this lesson, learners reflect on the meaning of democracy. They discuss and explore examples of participatory democracy in history. They read and report about concepts such as civic responsibility, patriotism, right to petition, and philanthropy.
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Grades:
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In this lesson, learners identify different levels of participation in a democracy. Each student writes a statement describing what type of citizen he or she would like to be. In groups of 4-6 students, the learners create an audio or visual presentation advocating for civic responsibility. They...
Unit: Diverse Voices-African American Ventures
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3
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Students will recognize that historically, even in war, philanthropy was a vital part of the African American community.
Unit: This Land Is Our Land - Flourish or Perish?
Grades:
6
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Learners will describe the importance of Core Democratic Values in a democratic government and analyze the way they support philanthropy.
Unit: TeachOne for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Grades:
6
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Students use visual literacy skills to analyze the components and message of an image. They listen carefully and seek to understand the different opinions and perspectives of their classmates. The students identify issues that are meaningful to them and create a simple image and text to...
Unit: My Country, My Community
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Grades:
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In a persuasive essay learners will describe responsibilities of American citizenship and determine the cost of freedom. They will determine whether philanthropic giving is a part of those costs.
Unit: Launching Your Ship with Citizenship
Grades:
9
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Students will become familiar with the Core Democratic Values that are the fundamental beliefs and constitutional principles of American society which unite all Americans.
Unit: We the Kids - The Three Branches and Me
Grades:
3
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Students analyze the essential qualities of the Core Democratic Values and how these values are evident in relationships and behavior at school and in the community/nation.
Unit: At the Core of Philanthropy—Democratic Values
Grades:
6
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Using the historical content of World War II, students will have the opportunity for meaningful and reflective thought as they witness the telling of experiences by those who were directly and indirectly involved in the war. Students will also learn about the philanthropic actions of citizens,...