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Sometimes it is wise to follow the advice of others and at other times it will only bring disaster. This lesson examines stories from South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria and character traits valued in those cultures.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
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Learners identify examples of courage from an article about Jackie Robinson.
Unit: Impact of Giving
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Grades:
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Learners investigate local and global issues, and learn about nonprofits in the community. Students examine root causes and effects, and learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and #GivingTuesday. As a service project, they organize an event, such as a volunteer fair or game-a-thon, and...
Unit: You Light up My Life
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Grades:
6
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In this lesson, young people research various types of renewable energy and write a persuasive statement about which energy source their city or county should invest in. ...
Unit: TeachOne for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Grades:
K
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Students use visual literacy skills to talk about an artistic image. They listen respectfully to the different opinions and perspectives of their classmates. The students identify a need at their school and create a simple image that tells others to think differently or take action to improve...
Unit: Exploring Nonprofit Career Opportunities
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Young people identify local nonprofit organizations through the Idealist.org website. They describe what the nonprofits do for the community and how people can help with their mission.
Unit: Grow Involved 9-12
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Grades:
9
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In this lesson, students define serial reciprocity as "paying it forward." They compare the concept of paying it forward (serial reciprocity) with the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They brainstorm issues and campaigns they can address to make an impact that ripples forward as a result of...
Unit: Character Education: Caring (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners reflect on simple actions that can make a difference to at least one person, and maybe make a bigger difference as the kindness is passed on.
Unit: Be the Change: Violence
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Grades:
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Students will explore the causes and effects of bullying and brainstorm ways to address the problem....
Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
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In this lesson, learners brainstorm the traits of a community of trusted learners, describing what it would look like if students and teachers in a classroom felt a high level of trust with each other. They have the opportunity to rate how their classroom community falls on a trust...