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Students get a first-hand experience of not having a choice. They relate this experience to how the Pilgrims and other immigrants feel when they choose to come to the United States for democratic freedom.
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Unit: Freedom to Choose
Unit: Cool Kids Compost
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The lesson introduces the concept of recycling food waste by composting. Students investigate food waste in their school and the nation, and gain awareness of recycling food waste as a better way to care for the earth. The class communicates in writing their plans for and results of a food-waste...
Unit: Friends Helping Friends to Prevent Bullying
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K
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Learners define bullying and describe what bullying behavior looks and feels like. In contrast, they experience the feelings of being helpful and nice to peers when they need it....
Unit: Jobs on the Move
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In this lesson, learners study vocabulary and concepts of the Great Depression. They explore the factors that led to the Great Depression and compare them to the economic conditions of the recent recession of 2008 and 2009. Learners read excerpts from two literature books by John Steinbeck and...
Unit: Selflessness
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To show students that responsible citizens can resolve social problems by constructively participating in their community.
To encourage children to consider the effects of their actions on others and realize that even very young people are capable of the kind of selfless actions that...
Unit: Our Land
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Motivated by the song "This Land is Your Land," learners locate areas on a U.S. map and discuss the definitions of community, philanthropy, and volunteer. They picture themselves as volunteers, helping others.
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The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the folksinger, Woody Guthrie, and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land.
Unit: Our Land: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (2nd)
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K
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This lesson is designed to help students develop a better understanding that a community is group of people working together for a common. Many people in a community need help and one of the places that they can get help is called a...
Unit: What Respect Means to Me
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Grades:
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Students will understand the importance of having respect for others. Students will practice tolerance and acceptance toward all people, including others with disabilities and various cultural backgrounds. ...
Unit: Philanthropy, Volunteering and Service: The Historical Connections
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9
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Learners will come to an understanding of philanthropy by studying the successes and failures of the War on Poverty as a component of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society. They will participate in a service activity based on reflections of current community needs and foundations and agencies...