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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Bill of Rights. In this philanthropy and citizenship lesson, students identify and explain how each of the first ten amendments protects the rights of citizens. Students select one amendment to illustrate, and write...
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Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Pupils study a map of Antarctica...
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Working Animals

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the need for the humane treatment of animals. In this animal welfare lesson plan, students realize the need for animal welfare, and decide on a service project that will promote it. The lesson plan culminates in the...
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Promoting the Common Good

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a service learning activity regarding universal human rights. In this service learning lesson, students craft posters that illustrate guaranteed rights that all people should possess.
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Changing for the Common Good

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the nonprofit sector and how it has made positive changes in society. They create a timeline noting events related to disadvantaged groups. They work together to research the events.