Students learn that disabilities can be overcome with adaptations. We're all the same in one basic way: We all want other people to understand us. Students learn about needs of students in their school or community and take a step toward removing barriers. They use the persuasive power of...
This lesson will give students hands-on practice applying the concepts of philanthropy and sensitivity.
The purpose of this activity is to provide the photography students and the students from the Special Arts class an opportunity to meet each other prior to their involvement in the Special Olympic Games....
Students learn about the environmental effect of crayons and their own power to make an impact. Students collect gently used crayons from restaurants and other places in the community. They sort them by color, repackage them for re-use, add a kind note, and donate the new packages where...
Students will understand the importance of having respect for others. Students will practice tolerance and acceptance toward all people, including others with disabilities and various cultural backgrounds. ...
Learners will participate with parents/caregivers in philanthropic activities in school and in the community to develop better parent/caregiver participation with learners, create awareness for learners to work toward the common good of the community, and continue to learn academically and...
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the Living History Project The sensitivity training will raise their understanding of the possible needs, disabilities and attitudes of people with whom they will be working. The training should lead students to understand the importance of showing...
To expose students to literature which reinforces the concept of tolerance toward people who are different. (The focus is on special-needs persons.) This lesson will also relate tolerance to becoming a responsible citizen....
Learners will analyze the harmful effects of discrimination on our society and give examples of the ways individuals have responded to violations of human dignity.
The purpose of this lesson is to illustrate philanthropic acts of individuals in response to crises during the Holocaust, specifically the Warsaw Ghetto. Learners will apply strategies of philanthropy to current issues of human rights abuses. Learners will identify philanthropic themes of...