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Learners will define government and describe a democratic republic with a Constitution. They identify the role of government at all levels - national, state, and local and talk about what young people can do to have a voice.
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Learners recognize the value of nonprofit organizations and identify how nonprofits meet citizen needs when government can't.
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Students will learn the fundamental principles of parliamentary procedure and use the procedure to create a plan for a service project in the community.
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Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend.
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Students define philanthropy and identify examples in history. They reflect on their own acts of philanthropy in their day to day life.
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Arts Education
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
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Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
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Learners read a variety of stories to engage discussion and action about giving and philanthropy. They identify examples of acting for the common good in literature and their community.
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Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
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Literature Guide
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“Ripped from the headlines,” this book addresses what has become a common occurrence, wildlife encroaching upon suburban neighborhoods. Or, is it the neighborhoods encroaching upon the wildlife?
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Parents
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Literature Guide
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In "Before You Were Mine", a boy wonders and questions what his dog’s life was like before he found his new forever home. Was the dog well taken care of, do his old owners miss him, did he get lost or was he given up?
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Parents
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Literature Guide
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This book tells the true story of Norman, a disabled dog that is slowly going blind. Though Norman can no longer see, his loving family still values him. The other family dog, Lucy, helps Norman get around and stay safe. Norman loves to run with Lucy and his family on the beach.
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