Meeting Needs through Sharing
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
6
7
8
Subjects:
Language Arts
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Keywords:
Issue Area:
Hunger (poverty)
Focus Question
How might individuals and society address the issues of poverty, homelessness and hunger, and their underlying causes?
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Unit Overview
Raise learner's awareness and understanding of "homelessness" and the problems and difficulties people experience. The learners recognize the importance of giving and reflect on ways they might address the issues of hunger, homelessness and poverty.
Service Experience
Students come to a concensus on voluntary action to address an identified need related to poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
Lessons in This Unit
Raise learner's awareness and understanding of "homelessness" and difficulties people experience with poverty. The learners discuss the benefits of giving to others and reflect on ways they might address the needs of people living in poverty in their community.