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This lesson will introduce the children to a hero whose actions changed the course of history. Students will describe what they learned about being a hero and relate some of the characteristics of heroes to a personal hero.
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Unit: Heroes and Their Impact
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
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6
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Learners identify examples of courage from the actions of Jackie Robinson.
Grades:
6
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Learners identify the motivations of Jackie Robinson. They discuss what could make some people do something difficult even when they are afraid....
Unit: Sports Legends and Philanthropy: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (11th)
Grades:
9
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The learners will identify philanthropists and their actions. They will apply this knowledge to recognize local philanthropists and the impact of their actions, and to identify acts of philanthropy they can do.
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Unit: Philanthropic Movements in the United States to 1900
Grades:
6
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The purpose of this lesson is to illustrate how the Pilgrims were influenced in developing a community and American democracy. Using primary source documents, this lesson will take a look at the Mayflower Compact and its origins, and will discuss the story of The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving....
Unit: Sports Legends and Philanthropy—Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Grades:
9
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11
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To introduce students to famous people who have acted for the public good and to identify how philanthropy affects the public good.
Grades:
9
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To allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the concept of philanthropy using sports heroes and develop their personal profile on philanthropy.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Grades:
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Youth Activity; Students read about the philanthropy of Madam C.J. Walker, David Robinson, and Jason Crowe, and they begin to tell their own story.
"I do what I do for a simple reason, really; I like to help people." - middle school student
Unit: Student Voluntarism Symposium
Grades:
9
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Students will use themes from Victor Hugos novel Les Miserables to help formulate answers to the essential questions, most specifically, the question: Can one person make a difference in making the world a better place?
Unit: Courage to Be You (7th Grade)
Grades:
6
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Students examine what discrimination is and ways to impact injustice and make change for the common good.