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Just-Us and Kindness: A Voice for Children: King Day Lesson PlanJust-Us and Kindness: A Voice for Children: King Day Lesson Plan
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Eighth graders investigate philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, 8th graders read human rights literature and use information gleaned to discuss children's rights around the world. Students discuss scenarios meant to prompt personal acts of philanthropy.

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philanthropy, service learning, martin luther king jr., the civil rights movement

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jr day, martin luther king, philanthropy, service learning, english language arts
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8th
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English Language Arts
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