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\nThis I Can Do!\n

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\nPersonal interest, strengths, talents, and abilities can be used to make a difference. Young learners consider how they can share their talents with others through volunteering, what they can do to take care of the natural environment,...\n
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\nHelping Others\n

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\nTeach the skills, phrases, and responses necessary to help another person. Your autistic learner will practice specific phrases and responses in simulated situations where an adult or peer needs assistance. The exercise includes helpful...\n
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\nHelp Others\n

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\nYoung scholars share the value of helping others through reading and art activities. In this Clifford and the Big Storm lesson plan, students read the story, discuss courage, and create a gallery of heroes.\n
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\nHelping Others\n

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\nStudents explore philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students read The Seven Chinese Brothers, identify the elements of the story, and then go out in the world to help others by sharing their talents.\n
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\nWhat Are the Social Studies?\n

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\nIdentify core social studies subjects with adult learners. They will discuss key issues from twentieth century American history and identify key social studies concepts taught at elementary grade levels. They then modify this activity to...\n
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\nProtecting Your Identity--and Helping Other Protect Theirs\n

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\nStudents create a presentation explaining how they can guard against identity theft. Prior to creating the presentation, students research identity theft: how it occurs, how to avoid it, what to do when someone thinks it has happened to...\n
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\nCarry Someone's Problems\n

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\nAn inspirational girl from Africa tells viewers about her dream to help those less fortunate. Her passion to help others has led her to finish college, open a business, give half of her profits to help orphans, beggars, and disabled...\n
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\nPhilosophy - Epicurus\n

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\nImagine teaching at a school that focused on the study of happiness! A short video analysis discusses Epicurus and his philosophy of seeking true happiness, including the importance of friends, the value of helping others, and the...\n
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\nWhat's Integrity?\n

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\nPupils explore the trait of integrity. In this character education lesson plan, students read letters by Steve Williams pertaining to jobs that help others. Pupils discuss the jobs WilIiams shares as well as integrity in their lives.\n
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\nProtecting Your Identity - and Helping Others Protect Theirs\n

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\nStudents examine the growing problem of identity theft. Using the internet, they research how it occurs, how to avoid it and what to do if you have been affected. They discover how state governments are dealing with the issue and...\n
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\nCyberbullying: Be Upstanding\n

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\nPeers discuss cyberbullying and how they can defend their friends that may be bullied online and offline. They discover the value in showing empathy for those who have been cyberbullied. Class members then generate multiple...\n
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\nMediating Conflict\n

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\nTwo's a negotiation, but three's a mediation! Demonstrate the differences between the two processes through a role-playing lesson. The activity familiarizes pupils with the role of a mediator and examines the types of situations that...\n
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\nElf Entrance\n

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\nStudents read the book, The Elves and the Shoemaker by the Brothers Grimm. They discuss helping others and create a paper door to let \"elves\" into their classroom.\n
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\nMeeting Our Daily Needs\n

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\nStudents investigate the concept of basic needs. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the term \"philanthropy\" and brainstorm ways to help others who don't get their basic needs met. Students analyze and sort acts of philanthropy...\n
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\nWhat Can We Do to Help Others?\n

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\nStudents explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students select local nonprofit organizations that may benefit from their service. Students welcome a spokesperson from a local organization speaking about...\n
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\nWould You Stick Your Neck Out?\n

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\nStudents examine personal qualities of individuals who have been able to help others through selfless actions, and develop short skits about heroes who have stuck their necks out to help others.\n
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\nHow Can Understanding and Helping Others Build Our Own Community?\n

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\nStudents examine the different cultures and disabilities people face in their community. They discuss how they can become better citizens. They answer discussion questions to finish the lesson.\n
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\nSocial Studies and Reading Integration\n

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\nKids take a quiz on the concepts that define community and culture. They answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding family traditions, immigration, Hispanic culture, and community. \n
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\nBirds help other birds find food? Scholars are placed into one of five groups of different birds. Each group then \"feeds\" on letters of paper in a field and gather five pieces per person. As each group plays, more food is exposed,...\n
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\nMatilda - The First Miracle\n

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\nMaking Service Count\n

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\nStudents investigate the importance of community service by creating their own project ideas.  For this volunteering lesson, students research stories of Peace Corps Volunteers and how they were able to have a positive effect in...\n
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\nWhat Is A Community?\n

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\nStudents engage in a lesson which introduces the definition of a community and challenges them to explore the characteristics of their own community. This lesson uses the true story of Humphrey the Lost Whale as an illustration of how...\n
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\nBare Necessities- Helping Others: The Drive\n

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\nStudents explore basic human needs and how they can be met. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students identify what basic human needs are and discuss reasons why not all people have their needs met. Students think of ways...\n
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\nHelping Those In Trouble\n

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\nStudents explore the importance of helping others. After reading a story about being helpful, students discuss times when they assisted others and then sing a song. In groups, students mime situations where they portray a good...\n
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