Grades:
9
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11
12
Learners will recognize the value of nonprofit organizations and identify how nonprofits meet citizen needs when government can't.
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Unit: Philanthropy—Essential to a Democratic Society
Unit: Road Less Traveled (A)
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Grades:
6
7
8
We build empathy and respect for people and giving traditions by listening to stories and traditions of present-day Native Americans. Students practice listening and taking notes to capture key ideas. ...
Unit: Rights and Responsibilities
Grades:
6
7
8
We examine the authority to act, whether the authority comes from self or government. This lesson looks at our rights and responsibilites in the founding documents of our country. We discuss the purposes of the Constitution, Preamble to the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights....
Unit: Real Heroes
Unit: Impact of Giving
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Grades:
6
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8
Learners investigate local and global issues, and learn about nonprofits in the community. Students examine root causes and effects, and learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and #GivingTuesday. As a service project, they organize an event, such as a volunteer fair or game-a-thon, and...
Unit: We Can All Do Our Share
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The children define philanthropy and have the opportunity to see they can participate in philanthropy. The memory-building game stimulates the children to choose many different ways of being philanthropic to improve their community....
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Unit: Advise and Consent
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Grades:
6
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8
Now familiar with how a community foundation serves the community, the learners form a Youth Advisory Committee and use parliamentary procedure to conduct business.
Unit: Put Your Hands in Mine (6th Grade)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students connect the concepts/practices of fairness, justice, tolerance, togetherness, and equality to the advancement of human and civil rights. Students share ideas about how they can promote the common good and lead positive social changes.
Unit: Art for the Common Good—Junkanoo! (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Groups work together to draw a final draft of their headdress design. Students reflect on the idea of factions forming in a community, like a classroom.
Unit: Stand and Deliver for Justice and Diversity
Grades:
9
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11
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Learners explore and share their attitudes about diversity and issues of justice and kindness. The learners brainstorm ways that they can promote the common good by working to eliminate stereotyping, intolerance, discrimination, and prejudice. Students also...