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Talking Trees: Earth Day
Young scholars complete a tree poster activity to learn about Earth Day, stewardship, and the environment. In this environmental stewardship activity, students read The Story of the Tree and discuss stewardship with trees. Young scholars...
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Philanthropy and You
Students identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights lesson, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history. Students...
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Peace and Non-Violence: the Teachings of Gandhi
Students study the Gandhian philosophy. They define certain elements such as power, beauty and discuss what they know about the struggle for independence in India. Finally students collaborate to discuss Gandhian principles to extend...
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Environment: Mock Trial
Students role-play a trial regarding the taking of family property for a new water purification plant. Among the roles are the judge, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiff, mayor, and jury members. Once both sides present their case, the...
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Activism
Pupils use a leading question in order to create context for the lesson. The use of media helps to engage students with the integration of technology. Pupils consider major problems of society.
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Positive Futures Fair
Students, in groups, research an issue they feel is significant in today's world. They present and justify specific actions for the audience to take that would help to better the issue of public concern.