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The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the folksinger, Woody Guthrie, and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land.
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Unit: Our Land
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Grades:
K
1
2
This culminating activity gives students an opportunity to teach about our land to others. They spread the word that "commons" are needed, and that when people work together nothing is impossible....
Unit: Don't Be Impervious to the Impermeable
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to engage the learners in the topic of stewardship as it relates to the environmental use of land masses.
Unit: Our Land: Intro. to Philanthropy Unit (2nd)
Grades:
K
1
2
Introduce the social activism of the folksinger, Woody Guthrie, and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. His songs were written for everyone to try help lift their spirits. Learners understand that it is the responsibility of everyone to help take care of each other and the...
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson is designed to help students develop a better understanding that a community is group of people working together for a common. Many people in a community need help and one of the places that they can get help is called a...
Unit: Around the World
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will explore some examples of culture and illustrate the impact on stewardship and philanthropic organizations in Australia while gaining knowledge about the geography of Australia.
Teacher Note: Teachers may want to introduce a discussion of the desecration of...
Unit: This Land Is Our Land - Flourish or Perish?
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will investigate various private property land use practices and describe how they impact the common good.
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will differentiate between public and private property. They will use public sources of information to inform their decisions on public action for the common good.
Unit: Pondering the Impermeable
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this unit is to raise awareness about the impact of growth (commercial and residential) on the environment, specifically, how impervious surfaces impact the environment. Learners explore the impact of some of the following factors on the environment: population density, land...
Unit: You Can Make a Difference (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will teach children about volunteers and the difference they make in our world. The children will conclude that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community.