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Circle of Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine lives that have been lived for the positive good of others. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss famous philanthropists and what they have in common. Students define philanthropy, discuss what caring means and...
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Random Acts of Kindness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers make a bookmark. In this community instructional activity, students review the meaning of caring. They discuss how doing small acts of kindness can affect a community, and they make a bookmark to remind them to do kind...
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Caring and Gratitude

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars understand the importance of being grateful for what they have. In this philanthropic lesson, students respond to a quote by Matthew McConaughey about gratitude. Young scholars brainstorm a list of important things in...
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What Type of Caring?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine how they care about others. In this caring lesson, 8th graders make a list of five things that they care about and place them on charts that are placed around the room. They classify them according to what type of...
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Courage to Change the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the life of Nelson Mandela. In this biographical lesson, students read a biography about Nelson Mandela and discuss his life accomplishments. Young scholars watch an Internet video about Mandela and discuss...
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What Is a Promise?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers brainstorm the definition of honesty. In this honesty lesson plan, students read Ostrich Egg Wife and discuss events in the story relating to honesty and breaking a promise. Middle schoolers explore ways the main...
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Talking Heads

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create an imaginary conversation. In this perseverance lesson, students complete a t-chart about words that describe perseverance and words that describe the opposite of perseverance. Students sketch a "talking heads"...
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Feed Just One

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this Mother Teresa lesson, students read a biography of Mother Teresa and discuss her attitude and contributions. Students then respond to questions regarding the materials presented.
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Oprah Winfrey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Students discuss issues that are important to them.
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Public Trust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover public trust. In this civics lesson, students explore how to promote public trust as they use their resources to support worthy politicians, athletes, celebrities, and corporations.
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Caring and Self-Interest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars write in their journal. In this philanthropy lesson, students review the definition of philanthropy and read a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Young scholars respond to the question "What are you doing for others?" in...
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A Decision of Integrity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study a man's life. In this values lesson, students read about Frederik De Klerk and answer discussion questions. Students discuss his values, especially integrity, and how they made a difference.
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Acting on Integrity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore philanthropy and integrity. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the word "integrity," and role play various scenarios to demonstrate integrity.
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Community of Trusted Learners

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners brainstorm the characteristics of trusted learners. In this social skills lesson, students brainstorm what a 'community of trusted learners' would look like. Learners create a continuum of distrustful to trustful individuals...
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How My Parents Learned to Eat

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify popular foods in Japan. In this social studies lesson, students read the story How My Parents Learned to Eat and discuss ways that the Japanese eat their food. Students research popular foods in Japan.
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What Can We Do?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 7th graders examine scenarios based on injustice. Students consider the action they would personally take in the situations by reflection through writing.
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Stick Your Neck Out

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students investigate the "Giraffe Heroes Project" and read about service works that teens have completed.
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Hang in there! Endurance: A Secrect to Success

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners have a discussion on how to overcome struggle and create endurance. In this endurance lesson plan, students talk about how they can become winners in life even during hard times and not be discouraged by failures. They also fill...
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Hero Stories Teach

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create a slogan. In this heroes lesson, students identify traits from hero stories that match traits of real life heroes. They discuss what lessons they can learn from heroes about courage and come up with a one line slogan that...
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Respecting Diversity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read and respond to The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss. Students discuss self-respect and respect.
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Earning Trust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore trustworthiness. In this character development instructional activity, students brainstorm communities to which they belong and generate common traits of these communities. Students discuss how trust is gained and write...
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Facing Obstacles with Creativity and Humor

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore how to overcome obstacles. In this perseverance lesson, students discuss effective strategies that could be used when faced with an obstacle. Middle schoolers discuss why having a plan, teamwork and perseverance...
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Dodging Responsibility

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine what makes people be responsible. In this responsibility lesson, students chart the good and bad things that happen if you take responsibility and if you don't.
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Was That Fair?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the concept of fairness. In this fairness lesson, students look at different scenarios and see if the behavior seems fair. They talk about their answers with their classmates.

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