Inclusion & Loyalty
(View Complete Item Description)Carl Erskine's core values of inclusion and loyalty are illustrated in the story of his life-long friendship with Johnny Wilson.
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All resources in Erskine Personal Impact Curriculum (EPIC)
Wanna Play? (Read Aloud)
(View Complete Item Description)Story tells how Calr Erskine became lifelong friends with Johnny Wilson, then Jackie Robinson. Also, learn the story of how Carl compares his World Series ring and son Jimmy’s Special Olympics medal.32 pages Suggested for grades 1-3 ISBN: 979-8-9863985-0-1Library of Congress: HM831. E77 E65 2022
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Reading
Belonging: We Are Similar and Different
(View Complete Item Description)In this lesson, students learn about what it means to belong and how to include others. Students will identify similarities and differences between themselves and a partner but understand how they are still part of the same community.
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Playing for Change: Interactive Notebook and Jigsaw
(View Complete Item Description)After reading Playing for Change, students will have the opportunity to break into groups and do research about various subgroups and topics provided in the text. The intention is for this to be a jigsaw activity where groups can organize their information with the interactive notebook sheets provided, and then present or share with the class what they have learned. Teachers can use this for language arts or social studies assessments, if needed.
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Champions for Inclusion
(View Complete Item Description)In this lesson, students will compare inclusive and prejudicial behaviors. Additionally, students will identify how they can be positive toward their peers and utilize inclusive behaviors.
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Observing Inclusion
(View Complete Item Description)In this lesson, students will observe a social group and identify the common traits shared by the group. They will compare the common traits and daily challenges of a group different from their own self-identified group to connect the meaningfulness of perseverance in varying contexts and people.
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Content of Your Character
(View Complete Item Description)In this lesson, students learn why it is important to have personal values. Students will identify a list of core values and discuss how to bring these values into their everyday life and communities.
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US Welcome Wagon: Welcoming Refugees
(View Complete Item Description)In this lesson, students investigate how one person can make a difference. They will examine Neil Gaiman’s crowdsourcing fan ideas to develop a poem supporting refugees.Students tap into their creativity to create a “welcome to the US” resource for refugees. The resource places the student in a mentor role to the refugee(s). It shares vital themes that refugees need to know/be able to do to thrive and succeed as a member of US society.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan