Course Syllabus:

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Unit 1: Welcome/Who Are We? (3 weeks)

• Who are we as individuals?

• Who are we as a class?

• How can we learn more about one another?

 

Unit 2: Community (3 weeks)

• What is a community?

• Who is in our community?

• What is in our community?

 

Unit 3: Well-Being (6 weeks)

• What contributes to our well-being?

• What do we need to feel safe, healthy, and cared for?

 

 

Unit 4: Food/Nutrition (5 weeks)

• What is nutrition? What types of foods are good for us?

• How can we access nutritious foods?

 

Unit 5: Civil Rights and Women’s Rights (6 weeks)

• What are civil rights?

• How have women fought for rights?

• How do we advocate for ourselves?

 

Unit 6: Civic Engagement: What are civics? (6 weeks)

• How does government work?

• What is our role/what are our rights and responsibilities?

 

Unit 7: Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship (6 weeks)

• How can we use digital resources responsibly and to enhance our lives?