Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Unit Purpose:
In this unit, students construct the meaning of integrity and explore the concept of "being true to yourself and others." They read about Elizabeth Cady Stanton as a model of integrity through actions and personal words toward the common good. Learners examine scenarios and ask the question, "Is this person acting with integrity?" And as a reflection, students write responses to quotes about integrity as they relate to the student's life experiences.
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:
- analyze three phrases about three people.
- compare the phrases to the defintion of integrity, "Be true to yourself."
- identify both an example and a principle from his or her own life demonstrating being true to self.
- relate principles and a quote to the meaning of integrity.
- analyze phrases about the three people from the previous lesson.
- probe the concept of integrity when acting in a way that appears uncaring.
- evalute being true to self and others.
- reflect on the meaning of integrity and personal examples of being true to others.
- read the text about Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
- review vocabulary: suffrage, abolitionist.
- analyze the text and answer questions.
- explain ways that Elizabeth Cady Stanton demonstrated integrity.
- read an assigned scenario.
- analyze the situation to determine if the person is being true to self and others.
- state viewpoints and support with rationale.
- describe the connection between knowing oneself and integrity.
- reflect on a quote in writing.
- connect integrity to a personal experience.
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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