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Class With Character
Third graders participate in a variety of activities in order to promote the concept of being a good citizen. The foundation of this unit is found in the character trait of respect for self and others in society.
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WHO'S IN CHARGE?
Third graders explore the three branches of government, their origins and the purposes of government. Each team develop a PowerPoint presentation of their findings. Stjudents also explore how to be a good citizen.
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Patriotic Symbols of the United States
Young historians take a close look at the most famous patriotic symbols of the United States and determine what they actually stand for. Symbols such as Uncle Sam, The Statue of Liberty, The Bald Eagle, and The Liberty Bell are studied....
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Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was the greatest, as he'd tell you himself. A set of reading comprehension worksheets walks through parts of Ali's life and promotes individuals to become good readers and writers.
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Changing the World, One Month at a Time
Students participate in kindness and good citizenship activities in this lesson. Each month of the school year, they are assigned a different activity. For example, in August the theme is "Getting to Know You!" The students hand out...
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Digital Values: Internet Safety
Students explore digital communication by participating in a critical thinking activity. For this Internet safety lesson, students discuss ways to protect their identity on the Internet as well as preserving friendships. Students...
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Introduction to Philanthropy-Recognizing Good Citizenship and Philanthropy in Our Community
Learners explore the term philanthropy and recognize it in everyday situations. They list three philanthropic activities occurring in their own home, in their classroom, or in their school. Students identify at least one act they might...
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Good Citizenship and Philanthropy
Students discuss how to work together to solve community problems. In this community problems lesson plan, students discuss how their home, school, and community could benefit from group work and philanthropy. They read different...
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Just a Spoonful of Rights Makes the Responsibility Go 'Round
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students define rights and responsibilities. Students discuss the role of philanthropy in contributing to the common good. They also review historical...
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Small Actions with Big Results
Students explore philanthropy in literature. In this literature lesson, students read text from three different genres that all have a moral. Students compare and contrast these pieces of literature, focusing on the character traits that...
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Words Can Hurt: King Day
Young scholars explore stereotyping. In this moral and character development instructional activity, students share reactions to a T-chart displaying what boys can do and girls can not do. Martin Luther King's accomplishments are...
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Stick Your Neck Out
Young scholars research stories of teens who care using a website embedded in the lesson. In this character education lesson, students read about young scholars who performed philanthropic acts and discuss the projects that most...
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Academic Raceway 500
In this community government PowerPoint, students participate in a game with a race track format in which they answer questions about local government, the election process, and the decision making process used in a democracy.
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Respectful Listening
Young scholars explore the concept of respectful listening. In this listening skills lesson, students discuss and demonstrate good and bad listening skills. Young scholars work in groups to decide what is easy and hard about listening...
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Remember Our Soldiers
Students talk about and grow in their understanding of the important role our troops play, and the important role citizens play in keeping up our troops' morale. They involve themselves in community service by writing letters for, or...
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There's Only How Much? Rationing in World War II
Learners discuss the idea of rationing as a restriction on the amount of something or the frequency with which something may be purchased or used in order to contribute to the greater good of the group which was what happened during...
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Building Sensitivity and Awareness
Young scholars recognize the needs, disabilities and attitudes of seniors. In this sensitivity awareness lesson plan, students work with residents of a senior citizen residence and build a relationship with a senior. Young scholars...
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World at Peace
Students explore world peace by creating a PowerPoint presentation. In this human rights lesson, students discuss the current conditions of human rights around the planet and view an on-line exhibit hosted by UNICEF. Students discuss...
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Peace and Virtue
Young scholars discuss the consequences of improper actions as well as the sense of accomplishment that comes from doing the right thing and helping others. Students divide into two teams and play a game related to the story they...
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When Enough Should Be Enough
Young scholars take a closer look at world hunger. In this global issues lesson, students discuss hunger in African nations and determine how that might organize a school-side campaign to raise money to fight hunger through the charity...
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Aquarium Bill of Rights
Learners review the Bill of Rights on Aquademics and list the rights that are guaranteed to United States citizens. In groups, they role play the role of important leaders whose rules would make a difference for the lives of fish in...
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Social Studies Word Cards
In this social studies worksheet, students cut apart 50 word cards. All have words which pertain to citizenship and living in a community. There are no definitions provided.
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Bringing Animal Issues Into the Classroom
Here's an excellent packet of worksheets that delves into animal issues, and also covers the people who work in the community who help animals, such as veterinarians. There are thought-provoking questions associated with photographs of...
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"Old Glory"
Youngsters study and discuss the history and importance of the American Flag. They explain the meaning of the Stars and Stripes, the name "Old Glory," and discover when and how the flag is displayed. This well-designed plan has many...
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