Grades:
3
4
5
Through comparing different cartoons, the learner will discover cartooning as a means of public voice about political and social issues. Students create cartoons with their own social or political messages.
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Unit: We the Kids - The Three Branches and Me
Unit: Inquiring Minds: News and Philanthropy
Grades:
3
4
5
Students analyze the format and structure of newspaper articles. Then, they rewrite events from literature into news stories about acts of kindness.
Unit: For the Well-Being of Our Citizens
Grades:
9
10
11
12
In times of economic difficulties, people often look to the Federal Government to solve their problems. Learners will compare two presidents and view how they saw the role of the Federal Government in times of difficulty. They will also see that both presidents felt there was a need for...
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Unit: Community Impact
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students reflect on the importance of their identity from Lessons 1 and 2 and make a plan to demonstrate their responsibility to their community through a service-learning project.
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
To share stories of experiences in philanthropy with community members.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
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Unit: "I" on Philanthropy
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will conduct a service-learning project as they interview members of the local non-profit community. After gathering information from the interviews, students will create a resource that lists information and details about each of the organizations.
Unit: Philanthropy in Michigan—Civil War
Grades:
3
4
5
To consider the benefits when an individual chooses to do philanthropic acts.
To engage in critical thinking and constructive conversation regarding opposing views.
Grades:
3
4
5
To allow students to reflect upon and discuss key issues that pertain to acts of philanthropy and good citizenship before and during the Civil War.
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The learners address the overarching question, "Is this person acting with integrity?" through examining scenarios....
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will consider obstacles to persevering and write creative "one-liners" to help them face obstacles with creativity, determination and humor....
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