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Griffin-Wiesner, Jennifer.
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Citizenship -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Creative activities and seat work.
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Teaching kids to cha...
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Teaching kids to change the world : lessons to inspire social responsibility for grades 6-12 / Jennifer Griffin-Wiesner, Chris Maser.
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Griffin-Wiesner, Jennifer.
Minneapolis, MN : Search Institute Press, c2008.
Subjects
Citizenship -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Creative activities and seat work.
Electronic Resource
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0801/2007037308-d.html
Electronic Resource
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0801/2007037308-b.html
ISBN:
9781574828771 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1574828770 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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p. cm.
Contents:
Introduction: We have a choice -- It is wise to have a beginner's mind -- Everything is defined by relationships -- All relationships have consequences -- Composition, structure, and function are intertwined -- Context affects relationships -- We see the world through our own lens -- Sustainability and change are continuous processes -- Cumulative effects, lag periods, and thresholds are key -- All change is to some extent irreversible -- We live in the invisible present -- Our actions have consequences -- Consider the long-term consequences first -- There's always a trade-off -- Reinvest in systems as if they're big business -- Our "house" is a global commons -- The world is a living trust -- Self-reinforcement: the secret of stable systems -- Sustainability: it's about effectiveness, not efficiency -- "Simple" doesn't equal "better" -- Democracy nurtures sustainability -- We always have choices -- We become what we oppose when we react instead of responding -- Acceptance is the key -- A wise response depends on reflection -- You can always start today -- Shared vision is a necessity -- Epilogue: teaching kids to change the world-from vision to reality.
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370.115 Gr
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370.115 Griffin-Wiesner
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