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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.
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Unit: Growing a Citizen
Unit: Laws, What Are They Good For?
Grades:
3
4
5
Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of community building, individual and civic responsibility. They will participate in the decision making process of rule, law and procedure making.
Unit: Bullying Prevention Plan
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students define bullying and observe and describe some of the consequences to victims, bystanders, and the whole community. Students recognize that bullying behavior is a civil rights issue that must be addressed for their community to be fair and safe for all. They create a survey and poll...
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson, learners will explore and address the following questions: Who are the minority voices of the past and how has the civil society sector stepped in to protect their rights? What actions were effective? What public policies are in place to protect them? Who are the bullied today...
Unit: Affirmative Action
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
In this lesson, the class prepares for two mock Supreme Court trials, considering the scenarios from Lessons One and Two. The Court will also use these models to decide the outcomes of the cases. As an ongoing Current Events assignment, learners will track affirmative action proposals and...
Unit: Truth, Trash and Treasure
Grades:
6
7
8
Through an understanding of the terms, rights and responsibilities, learners will investigate how democracy in the United States makes civic virtue possible. How do people in a democratic state use their right to be responsible citizens by practicing the idea of civic virtue?...
Unit: This Land Is Our Land - Flourish or Perish?
Grades:
6
7
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.
Unit: Tzedakah: How Can We Help? (Tzedakah) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
K
1
2
This lesson will raise awareness of what constitutes a nutritious meal as well as the price of a healthy meal. Students will learn that some people lack the funds to pay for nutritious meals. It will also motivate the students to raise money to pay for meals...
Unit: George H.W. Bush and Points of Light
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students view primary documents to explore public policy on service. They make meaning of the government role and citizen responsibility in civic action. They make a personal plan of service based on their available time, talent, and treasure.
Unit: Philanthropic Movements in the United States to 1900
Grades:
6
7
8
Using literature and research, learners will identify acts of philanthropy that occurred during the Civil War era.