GT2
Fall Semester | ||||
Unit Title | Philanthropy & Community Outreach | Awareness, Advocacy & Design | Service Project Development | Personal Growth and Social Connection |
Time | ~3-4 weeks | ~2-3 weeks | ~3 weeks | ~4 weeks |
Understandings | Students understand that philanthropy is the strategic use of wealth or effort to improve the world and that conducting credible research on a charity's history and financial impact determines its true benefit to the community. | Students understand that advocacy utilizes visual design and advertising techniques to generate interest in a cause and that tailoring informative presentations to a specific audience effectively communicates community needs. | Students understand that mission statements and elevator pitches are essential tools for inspiring action and that successful service projects depend on collaborative teams with diverse skills and clear roles. | Students understand that "deep kindness" requires addressing underlying needs rather than superficial acts and that mindfulness strategies are necessary for maintaining social-emotional well-being in a digital age. |
TEKS | English I: 110.36(c)(11)(A), 110.36(c)(11)(G) Communication Applications: 110.58(c)(4)(J) | Art Level I: 117.302(c)(2)(B), 117.302(c)(2)(F) Communication Applications: 110.58(c)(4)(A) | Communication Applications: 110.58(c)(3)(D), 110.58(c)(2)(I) English I: 110.36(c)(9)(A) | Psychology: 113.45(c)(12)(B), 113.45(c)(13)(D) English I: 110.36(c)(5)(A) |
GT Continuum of Skills | Scholarly Inquiry; Research; Decision Making; Analysis | Creative Thinking; Innovation/Design; Communication; Persuasion | Leadership; Collaboration; Communication; Problem Solving | Self-Awareness; Metacognition; Affective Development; Critical Thinking |