Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students trust another to take them for a blindfolded walk. They discuss what it feels like to be in each role. They discuss the role of trust in communication.
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Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Unit: Animals in Sports and Entertainment
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners share their findings concerning the laws that regulate the use and treatment of animals and grow in their understanding of and appreciation for the role of advocacy in promoting change....
Unit: Gift of Art (The): Private Action for the Common Good (PAG)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The students will review the concept of philanthropy through viewing a logo. They will design original logos that represent philanthropy and related ideas. They will explore philanthropic behavior as it relates to the arts.
Unit: Your Place in the Community
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Teens identify their roles and personal values, and analyze how their personal values and beliefs developed in connection to their community's values and beliefs. They discuss what decisions they can make through generosity and voice for the common good. ...
Unit: Nonprofits and Careers
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners learn the characteristics and impact of the nonprofit sector and distinguish it from the for-profit sector. They identify the mission statement in a familiar nonprofit organization....
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students learn about the power of collaboration, especially in the world of philanthropy. They will discuss: Why would someone want to work with others? What skills and attributes does it require to be a servant leader?
Unit: Bridges for All
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students read about voluntarism during the Civil War and Reconstruction and today. ...
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Grades:
6
7
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: Resolving Conflict with Respect
Grades:
K
1
2
3
4
5
In civil society, different people come together to form community. While differences may cause conflict, for the sake of the common good, we practice empathy and respect for others. We use literature to talk about how people from different perspectives see the same thing. We discuss how to...
Unit: Living Your Passion: Penny Drive
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will explore their strong interests/passions and determine the role that these play in helping motivate their participation in philanthropic activities to promote the common good.