Grades:
6
7
8
Students will identify examples of philanthropy in a classic piece of literature. While written for a Christian Middle School, the lesson may be easily adapted for public school use.
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Unit: Worthless to Priceless: It's all Relative
Grades:
6
7
8
Students read and discuss the folktale "The Drum," a folktale from India. Students determine the central message of selfless giving (giving without expectation of reward) and write and produce a play that communicates that message clearly. They perform it for an appropriate audience.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.
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Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
To engage students in cooperative learning activities to identify proper procedures for common school activities that promote the common good.
Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (K-2)
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K
1
2
To engage students in cooperative learning activities to identify proper procedures for common school activities that promote the common good.
Unit: Core Democratic Values in Action
Grades:
3
4
5
Students explore how people apply the Core Democratic Values in problem-solving situations. They use role-playing to demonstrate positive strategies in order to promote the common good at school.
Unit: Pilgrim's Progress
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Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson introduces the voyage of the Mayflower. The students learn the definition of a pilgrim and experience simulated conditions on the voyage.
Unit: Cultural Pluralism in Young Adult Literature—Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will analyze the insidious effects of feelings of superiority/inferiority and discrimination on others.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 7)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students role-play familiar scenarios in ways that follow the rules and support straightforward communication and also ways that do not support the rules. They discuss the value of rules for promoting the common good. This lesson extends over this class period and the next (Lesson Three is a...
Unit: What Respect Means to Me
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Grades:
3
4
5
Students examine how their understanding of respect evolved. This will be achieved by creating and completing a reflection/demonstration project that illustrates what respect for self, others, property and environment looks likes....