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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners will develop a presentation for younger learners on ways to decrease the exclusion felt by others in the school environment.
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Unit: All for One
Unit: We the Kids - The Three Branches and Me
Grades:
3
4
5
Participants analyze the essential qualities of the Core Democratic Values and how these values are evident in relationships and behavior in a classroom/group and in the community/nation.
Unit: Philanthropy and You
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is to examine the tradition of giving and sharing in Indigenous communities and to learn about philanthropy in other cultures.
Unit: One Person's Trash
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Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson will help learners see the potential for reusing trash materials and research community organizations that support recycling efforts.
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is have the learners plan and set up an Art Exhibit and Auction to create an awareness of the problems associated with waste disposal within their community, and raise funds to contribute to a locally identified non-profit organization that promotes recycling efforts/...
Unit: "I" on Philanthropy
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will reflect upon how philanthropy shapes self-identity.
Unit: Heroism In Literature
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Identifying qualities of a hero in life and literature will enable students to conclude that heroic figures are often depicted as, but do not need to be, “larger than life.” Through readings and becoming familiar with the characters portrayed in Greek...
Unit: Philanthropic Literature
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Grades:
K
1
2
The book the Rainbow Fish tells the story of a fish who learns to give a little of himself for the sake of others. We discuss the impact of giving something you value to make a better community. ...
Unit: Surviving Auschwitz (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson focuses on two young Jewish survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death camp. As they return to their home town and the concentration camp, they each tell their story and explain why they were willing to return to such an emotionally devastating place. Their story is...
Unit: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson emphasizes the importance of "V’ahavta Lereacha Kamocha – Love Your Friend as Yourself." Students will learn the importance of helping others and will have the opportunity to have firsthand experience in this aspect of tikkun olam.