Grades:
K
1
2
Students recognize that they belong to a global community that shares resources and interests. Learners define stewardship and exhibit responsibility by helping to care for our "small world."
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Unit: Earth Day for a Small World (2nd Grade)
Unit: Making the World a More Beautiful Place (Kindergarten)
Grades:
K
1
2
Responding to the story Miss Rumphius, a book that illustrates how responsible citizens participate constructively in maintaining and enhancing the environment, the learners will understand that being a steward of the environment involves choice, commitment and inspiration....
Unit: Rebuilding the Peace—United States Post World War II
Grades:
9
10
11
12
On September 2, 1945 Japan surrendered, ending a global six-year war that saw the highest number of casualties in history. Much of the world was in shambles and many people were in the direst of circumstances. In the interest of global cooperation and recovery, the U.S. government performed...
Unit: We Are Partners in the Work of Creation (Tikkun Olam) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson the learners will be introduced to some of the individuals/Heroes whose acts of tikun olam provide important models. Having developed a better understanding of tikun olam based upon Sefer Yetzirah and other classical and modern sources on the topic of how the...
Unit: Flowers and a Beautiful World (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson demonstrates to the learners that by enhancing and caring for the environment they are performing acts of philanthropy.
Unit: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will introduce the concept of tikkun olam to the students and teach of its importance. It will show them that everyone has the ability to do tikkun olam, and that it can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
Unit: Helping Hands Across the World (5th Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Raise awareness of the needs of others who are unable to provide a balanced nutritious diet for their own families. Students learn about the Heifer Project that provides families with resources and education so they can have nutritious food and earn a living within their own communities.
Unit: Compliments Can Change the World! (2nd Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
In response to the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker, students identify the negative effects of teasing, bullying and discrimination. The students relate philanthropy to positive treatment and respect for others and consider the effects of their own behavior on others.
Unit: Respecting Diversity: The Road To Tolerance
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson will explore historical and existing religious prejudices using a variety of texts and media research instruments. Understanding of religious persecution will be learned through the experiences of Jewish people, gypsies, Catholics and the mentally and physically challenged, leading...
Unit: Do Not Stand Idly By (Private-Religious)
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will introduce students to the idea that everyone must play a role in perfecting the world, a concept known in Hebrew as tikkun olam. Modeling the concept of tikkun olam as a collaborative effort will put the overwhelming task within the students’ reach. Students will...