Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (3-5)
GEM Element	Element Value
title	Different! Diverse! Dynamic! (3-5)
description	This unit gives students many opportunities to develop respect, practice philanthropy and celebrate the differences. Three insightful childrens stories highlighting individual uniqueness will focus on the philanthropy theme of selflessness as part of daily living. The students will participate in activities that teach tolerance, regardless of challenges and diversity. They will perform dramatic representations of classroom scenarios, demonstrating concepts of selfishness and selflessness. Two academic service-learning opportunities are presented, allowing learners opportunities in reflection, evaluation and celebration.
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subject	patterns, writing (composition), number sense, biological and life sciences, reading, visual arts, music, civics, human relations, human behavior, theater arts, sociology,
type	Unit of instruction
level	3, 5, 4,
keywords	Character education, Cultural differences, Heredity, Respect, Human rights, Discrimination, Consequences, Cultural diversity, Tolerance, Choices, Philanthropy, Common good, Stone Soup,
mediator	Elementary school teachers
beneficiary	Students
TeachingMethods	Interdisciplinary,Multiple activities,Thematic approach
Assessment	Observation
priceCode	Free
onlineprovider	Learning to Give
recordCreated	2004-08-03T13:27:42-5:00
CatalogingTool	GEMCat 3.22
IndividualCataloger	GEM
EssentialResources	Each individual lesson plan within the unit contains a list of materials.
Language	English
Identifier
sid	learningtogive