The learners will be introduced to philanthropy and be able to generate examples of various ways the community is impacted, either by individuals, families or community organizations.

In response to reading The Lorax, participants identify what trees give to us and all sectors of society. In response, we identify our personal responsibility for caring for trees. 

This lesson introduces the characteristics of fairy tales as a genre. The children explore positive and negative character traits and universal themes in the story of Cinderella. The service plan is introduced in this lesson and carried out over the next weeks.

Students read an African version of the Cinderella story so that they can compare versions and increase their sense of story.

Through a fable, learners discuss how generosity improves the quality of life in their communities.

Young people read about Jewish role models who partake in tikkun olam. They reflect on how they can use their behavior as a model for their own philanthropy to perfect the world.

Learners describe good nutritional practices and make a plan to eat healthy.

Through storytelling, children recognize that their actions and behaviors have an impact and become memories for future generations. 

The children recognize they form a community when they are brought together for a common purpose. They are encouraged to be philanthropic within interest groups, schools, and families to build trust and for the common good of the community.

Young people prepare for their visit to the retirement home by writing an autobiography. They work together to come up with questions to ask their senior friends.