Grades:
6
7
8
Students will understand why "freedom songs" became such an important motivating force during the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968. They will also see how important figures in the Civil Rights Movement contributed to the common good.
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Unit: Music of the Civil Rights Era, 1954-1968
Unit: Courageous Voices that Shook the Nation to Action (3rd Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Through literature and music, students explore the choice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth date as a United States holiday. Students listen to a story about the celebration of his birthday and hear about the quest of those who fought to have it recognized as a...
Unit: Power and Potential to Make a Difference (12th Grade)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners read about and discuss individuals who have made a difference. They review the definition of philanthropy and analyze the characteristics associated with philanthropic acts. They reflect on their own power and potential to make a...
Unit: Communities in Crisis (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will examine the lives of individuals in the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank," in relation to community and philanthropy. They will compare the content of the play as a secondary source to the primary source, Diary of Anne Frank.
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.
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students learn about the scientific contributions of African American inventors and scientists. They view a film about Vivien Thomas and a breakthrough surgery in 1944.
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will read and analyze Buddhist folktales and determine their relevance to everyday life. There are times when the easiest thing one can do is leave and let others deal with a stressful situation. When one stays and works through the tough times, it...
Unit: Social Justice: Here! There! Now! Then!
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learner will discover and explain how people in society have worked to promote the common good. They will research famous historical figures in the Civil Rights and Anti-Apartheid Movements, and illustrate how these people focused their efforts on making life better for all....
Unit: Concepts of Leadership
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
To enable students to describe the social and economic consequences of overpopulation as well as philosophical issues that affect government policies and decision-making about economic issues.
Unit: Native American Legend about Community (A) (3rd Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
To review the idea of philanthropy and community through a Native American legend in which people take action in response to a community need.