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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....
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Unit: Courage of the Heart
Unit: Character Education: Self-Discipline (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
The students will examine the role of discipline in their lives, in the lives of others and in a civil society....
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
To help students become aware of people and needs around them and the importance of service as a response to the needs of others.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty at Westminster
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Unit: Our Constitutional Connection
Grades:
3
4
5
Students learn about three amendments to the Constitution that extended voting rights to more citizens. They will discuss the importance of expressing opinions through voting and try to make a difference by reminding adults to vote with their colorful posters. ...
Unit: Opportunities in Philanthropy
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the philanthropic career opportunities available in their local or state United Way organization and its member agencies.
Unit: Heroism In Literature
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will demonstrate the importance that public advocacy for the common good has in developing civic virtue and core democratic values by successfully writing a research- based persuasive essay.
Unit: Be the Change: Workplace Readiness
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will learn that using the Internet and critical thinking can help them in searching for a job. They will practice skills needed for a successful job interview....
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Unit: Caring About the Community
Grades:
K
1
2
Students will identify some community and school needs. They will respond to literature about being a good person and making a difference. Working as a group, the students select a philanthropic project, formulate a plan, and execute that plan to address the need....
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students compare the meaning of justice with fairness, and distinguish the meanings of fair, just, and equitable. They write a definition for each term and display it on the wall for the duration of the unit....
Unit: Philanthropy, You, and Your World
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to have students develop appropriate interview questions, interview a philanthropic organization, and present information to the class. This lesson is a continuation from Lesson One: Characterizing Philanthropic People.