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Truth, Trash and Treasure Lesson PlanTruth, Trash and Treasure Lesson Plan
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Truth, Trash and Treasure

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Students examine how people can make a difference in the world. They read and analyze excerpts from a novel, discuss song lyrics, clean up a local park, and write an essay.

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philanthropy

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acts of philanthropy, philanthropy, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
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