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"No Dream’s too big. Reach for Peace." Inspired
by this motto, children study the life of Louis D. Brown, a local
victim of gang violence. They learn about historical and real life
role models and use technology tools to encourage young and old community
members to preach and practice peace. |
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Details
Art, Language Arts, Math,
Social Studies, Technology
Grades 1-5 |
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Highlights
Students read and retell the true
story of Louis D. Brown, a teenager who was the innocent victim of
a deadly gang shoot-out. They also study and role play the lives of
famous peacemakers and identify and interview local community leaders.
Key to the project is learning the vocabulary of peacemakers. Introduced
to word processing fundamentals, the class works together to publish
a "Peacemakers ABC" book. Share this book with other children. List
conflict resolution rules on banners and posters. Distribute the message
throughout school. Culminating activities include organizing a clothing
and food drive for victims of domestic violence and participating
in the Citywide Mothers Walk for Peace. |
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Teacher Profile
Vera, now principal at the Endicott
Elementary School, taught grade one at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
and was a BPS English Language Arts Standards Facilitator, Lead Teacher,
and MetroLINC Technology Pioneer. She also is board member of the
Boston Women’s Heritage Trail and 9th Congressional District Coordinator
of the national We The People... The Citizen and The Constitution
program.
vjohnson2@boston.k12.ma.us
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Books and Materials
Louis D. Brown Peacemakers ABC Kit
, 1997: The Louis D. Brown Social Development Corporation; Fair
Bears Learn About Justice 1998: Center for Civic Education;
A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. by David Adler;
Angel Child, Dragon Child by Michele M. Surat,
writing and art supplies |
Technology Tools
Computers, ClarisWorks or MicrosoftWorks,
My City, Student Writing Center, Graph Club, Print Shop Deluxe, Internet
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Vera
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