Grades:
6
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8
Learners will describe the essential elements of life and democracy. They will explain that without the proper materials, plants are unable to grow and thrive; without an active citizenry, democracy cannot grow and prosper.
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Unit: This Land Is Our Land - Flourish or Perish?
Unit: Executive Branch—Gifts to the Future (The) (9-12)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The president of the United States is often considered to be the most powerful person in the world. Students will analyze how significant presidential power is and investigate ways that it creates tension between the executive and legislative branches of the government.
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Unit: Launching Your Ship with Citizenship
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will become familiar with the Core Democratic Values that are the fundamental beliefs and constitutional principles of American society which unite all Americans.
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
This lesson provides an example of a politician known for his honesty. Students identify why they depend on politicians to be honest, and discuss why it is difficult for politicians to be honest....
Unit: Affirmative Action
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
Using the Internet, learners examine primary source documents introducing the historic origins and Constitutional background of affirmative action.
Unit: What Does It Take?
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Grades:
6
7
8
Students will become aware of current issues in politics as well as the points of view of the candidates in regard to civic virtue and the creation of a civil society.
Unit: Philanthropy in Literature
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will recognize acts of philanthropy in literature and each piece of literature will enhance, clarify, or deepen the student’s understanding of “Common Good.” ...
Unit: History of Philanthropy
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Grades:
9
10
11
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Students explore the history of philanthropic behavior (sharing, community collaboration, service) in ancient cultures and today, as well as compare themes of love and service in different world religion practices. ...
Unit: Endangered Species--It's Not Too Late
Grades:
3
4
5
The purpose of this lesson is to help learners identify an animal species in danger of becoming extinct and to involve them in a fund-raising project to "adopt" this endangered species.
Unit: Growing a Citizen
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
The students will put their personal mission statements on responsible citizenship into practice by influencing public policy.