Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Unit Purpose:
Lesson one examines the meaning of "Be true to yourself" and questions what changes when the words "and others" are added to the definition of integrity. Lesson two compares two definitions of integrity. Lesson three provides an example of integrity in Patrick Henry. Lesson four features scenarios that bring integrity to life. Lesson five provides the opportunity to make meaning of integrity through writing and or drawing.
Focus Question: What role does integrity play in relationships and life success? How can developing integrity equip people as world citizens who contribute to the common good?
Unit Duration:
Five 20-Minute Lessons
Unit Objectives:
The learner will:
- reflect on the meaning of integrity as "be true to yourself."
- provide examples of being true to yourself.
- examine how the meaning changes when the words "and others" is added to the defintion.
- compare and contrast two definitions of integrity.
- share similarities and differences.
- write a defintion of integrity and/or write an explanation of support for one of the given definitions.
- read a text on Patrick Henry.
- analyze the text to answer questions.
- reflect on ways Patrick Henry demonstrated integrity.
- analyze a scenario.
- respond to questions.
- determine what acting with integrity looks like.
- describe connections between the two definitions of integrity used in the unit.
- write or draw to demonstrate his or her understanding of integrity.
Service Experience:
This character education mini-lesson is not intended to be a service learning lesson or to meet the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. The character education units will be most effective when taught in conjunction with a student-designed service project that provides a real world setting in which students can develop and practice good character and leadership skills. For ideas and suggestions for organizing service events go to The League.
Notes for Teaching:
It is recommended that learners keep a journal to record their learning and reflections about the character traits studied.
State Curriculum and Philanthropy Theme Frameworks:
See individual lessons for benchmark detail.
Lessons Developed By:
Jan Dalman
Curriculum Consultant
Learning to Give
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