Grades:
3
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5
Students compare and contrast rules they have in their homes and in the classroom and decide whether good rules must reflect the Core Democratic Values.
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Unit: Core Democratic Values in Action
Unit: Living In a Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students explore attributes of the community in which they live. They compare rural, urban and suburban communities and attempt to classify their own community.
Unit: Give It Back from a Snack
Grades:
K
1
2
The students explore different ways to earn and use money through a variety of children’s books. They also see that money gives decision-making power.
Unit: Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
Through listening and reflecting about the story, Thank You, Mr. Falker, students will identify and become sensitive to the negative effects of teasing, bullying and discrimination. The students will employ definitions of philanthropy as related to the treatment and respect for others....
Unit: Tulipmania – Growing Flowers to Share
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will recognize the structural characteristics of bulbs, corms and rhizomes. They will describe acts of philanthropy and analyze why people give to others of their time, talent and treasure.
Unit: Encouraging Volunteerism
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through the use of a fable, learners will understand that the giving of their time, talent and treasure will improve the quality of life in their communities.
Unit: This Land Is Our Land - Flourish or Perish?
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will describe the importance of Core Democratic Values in a democratic government and analyze the way they support philanthropy.
Unit: "Antsy" for Others
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students make a life-size picture of themselves. They verbally compare their attributes that make them unique. Display the self-portraits hand-in-hand at a local children’s hospital, if possible. Add captions or a list of dictated comments about what the children know about friendship, showing...
Unit: Each One, Teach One
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Grades:
3
4
5
Learners write early childhood creative books to present to new mothers or the local school library/media center to be read by very young children. They summarize their observations and feelings in their Learning Logs and reflect on the concepts of philanthropy, stewardship, advocacy,...
Unit: Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior - His Life, His Legacy
Grades:
K
1
2
In this lesson, students recognize that they are united with Martin Luther King, Jr. by shared hopes for a world united in fairness. Students illustrate themselves giving time, talent or treasure for the common good. They share the pictures with another class in order to spark action in the...