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This lesson focuses on another type of respect: valuing the world around you. Learners analyze a John Muir quote and discuss what they can do to show respect for the world....
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Unit: Character Education: Respect (Grade 7)
Grades:
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In this lesson the learners define respect and relate it to the core values and beliefs of a constitutional democracy.
Unit: Teamwork: Unit One of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
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This lesson helps students become more aware of their own values and sense of self by describing themselves and their choices. ...
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Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
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Youth Activity: This interactive activity helps young people understand philanthropy and the language used when describing philanthropic actions. The facilitator sets the tone for a “fun” experience with words....
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Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
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Students imagine they were given $500,000 to award to a nonprofit organization of their choice. They explore options and discuss how to determine which is a good issue and organization to donate their funds. ...
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Unit: Justice and Kindness Play a Part
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Raise awareness of ways to advocate for justice and kindness and bring positive change in their school, community, and world.
Unit: Everyday Acts of Citizenship
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Through this activity participants become aware of their own privileges, and the racial, cultural and socio-economic biases in society today.
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion.
If [people]...
Unit: Early American Influences
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3
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We look at the Society of Friends/Quakers and describe how this group promoted the common good. The Quakers pushed for religious freedom and freedom of choice, which are Core Democratic Values. As a group, they formed organizations to promote social change in the areas of slavery,...
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Unit: My Country, My Community
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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: Civil War Philanthropy
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We learn about the brave work of a Quaker, Laura Smith Haviland, who used her ties and talent to lead anti-slavery work before, during, and after the Civil War. ...