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Students explore in detail the origin, activities, and impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Unit: Roosevelt's Tree Army
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Students will learn basic terms and vocabulary related to the Great Depression. After listening to A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck, students will understand how small acts of philanthropy were possible, even during these difficult times. Students will identify acts of philanthropy and...
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Grades:
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The students will explore the work and impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps in their state. Michigan is used as an example, but this lesson is applicable in any state.
Unit: For the Well-Being of Our Citizens
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In times of economic difficulties, people often look to the Federal Government to solve their problems. Learners will compare two presidents and view how they saw the role of the Federal Government in times of difficulty. They will also see that both presidents felt there was a need for...
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Unit: Respecting the Environment (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
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11
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This lesson will teach learners G-d’s appreciation for trees and the importance of planting and preserving trees for our future. The learners will identify these concepts in Biblical verses, Talmudic passages and modern Jewish associations. They will also develop an understand of and an...
Unit: Respecting Diversity: The Road To Tolerance
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6
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8
This lesson will explore historical and existing religious prejudices using a variety of texts and media research instruments. Understanding of religious persecution will be learned through the experiences of Jewish people, gypsies, Catholics and the mentally and physically challenged, leading...
Unit: Surviving the Depression—1930-1939
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9
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Students will discuss the solutions implemented by President Roosevelt during the Great Depression. They will analyze why the solutions were able to be implemented over time and allow for a successful resolution to the depression. The role that philanthropy played in this success will be central...
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 7)
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6
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Reflecting on a quote or a personal experience, students will share their thinking on responsibility defined as following through on a committment or task.
Unit: Character Education: Responsibility (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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Through a choice of prompts, the students will reflect on and express their understanding of being responsible.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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To recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.