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In this lesson, we define stereotype as a mistaken generalization about a group of people and raise awareness of ways to advocate for inclusion and kindness. ...
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Unit: Words Can Hurt
Unit: Character Education: Fairness (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
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This lesson explores opposing perspectives on fairness issues and whether fairness is based on fact or context. Students compare and contrast different perspectives on two fairness issues - one global and one personal. They reflect on when fairness is a matter to advocate for through...
Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
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Students learn the purpose and roles of leadership. They examine other leaders and determine which traits they value for their foundation. They use a decision-making model to select leaders. ...
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Unit: Road Less Traveled
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In this lesson, participants read quotes and background on European Americans that exemplify their giving traditions. They listen and summarize passages, and then illustrate one person's view or experience and place the illustration and quote on a classroom...
Unit: We the Kids - The Three Branches and Me
Grades:
3
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5
In this lesson, we analyze the Bill of Rights and explore the importance of the issues involved. We participate in a creative performance, singing and dancing to learn and teach the Bill of Rights. The performance may be planned for members of the community (younger children or senior...
Unit: My Country, My Community
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Grades:
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In a persuasive essay, learners describe the responsibilities of American citizenship and the cost of freedom. They connect how philanthropic action is a part of those costs. “Freedom isn’t free. It passes on an enormous debt to the recipient.”...
Unit: Courage of the Heart
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Young people use their voice to speak up for injustice and take action for the common good.
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Unit: Global Education: Why Learn? (K-2)
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Children hear a true story about a woman who performs a brave act related to education for the common good. They identify the benefit shared by the whole community. They define philanthropy and common good....
Unit: Small Steps; Great Journeys
Grades:
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Small personal actions can be first steps in a life of service and civic engagement. Voting and civic action are small examples of responsible citizenship. Advocating for what we value is a demonstration of a citizen's rights. ...
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