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We build empathy and respect for people and giving traditions by listening to stories and traditions of present-day Native Americans. Participants practice listening and taking notes to capture key ideas. ...
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Unit: Road Less Traveled
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
Play matching games on teams to gain familiarity with terms associated with philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty...
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Unit: Cultural Competence
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Cultures are sometimes represented through clothing items like head wear or colors. These clothing items can be very meaningful and important, and it is respectful to learn about others and what their cultural expression means to them. It is never okay to mock someone for what they wear or to...
Unit: Opening Our Hearts and Hands to Others (Tzedakah)
Grades:
3
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In this lesson, the students are empowered to explore charities related to their own interests and make an impact of their own. Students research different charitable organizations and choose one to represent in a creative way at a tzedakah fair. The students invite family and community...
Unit: Food for Thought Middle School Unit by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
6
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To produce paintings or drawings that represent their “Dream of Peace” and that are submitted to an art competition.
A teacher using this lesson can look for art competitions locally or nationally that are sponsored by a museum, organization, or school district; a teacher might...
Grades:
6
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To help students understand how to use their voices to advocate for causes about which they care. ...
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The participants investigate the roles of historical and contemporary Latino philanthropists. They will look at the work of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the farm labor movement within the historical context of Latino activism in the United States.
Unit: Humane Heroes: Those Who Care Enough
Grades:
6
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8
In this lesson the learners will define problem solving and identify some problem solving approaches. They will explore how individuals, groups, and organizations use problem solving approaches,...
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 8)
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Learners read about and discuss Fair Trade and how it relates to justice, fairness, and equity.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
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Learners reflect in writing about the value of honesty and following the rules. They explore the benefits to self and the common good.