Learners explore stories about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.

The learners define courage and describe the identity of someone with courage. They describe courage with words that show what it is and what it isn't.

The purpose of this lesson is for the learners to reflect on how philanthropy, enlightened self-interest, and caring are related and to determine why and how they will "care" in the future. 

Learners determine different ways that they show caring. They write the things they care about in word webs related to "how" they care about each thing.

Learners read about the actions and projects of people their age who stick their necks out for the sake of others.

Learners read and discuss a story about an act of caring. They brainstorm five ideas for simple acts of caring that make a difference to at least one person.

In this lesson the learners discuss a quote about gratitude and consider the relationship between caring and gratitude.

Learners discover how celebrities demonstrate their caring by giving their time, talent and treasure and taking action for specific causes. It gives the learners an opportunity to begin to think of what they care about.

Learners reflect on their experience with performing an act of kindness from the previous lesson. They compare their experience to the message in a folktale, and write about the impact of a single small act of caring.

Learners get inspiration from the work and words of Mother Teresa about performing small acts of kindness. They make a plan for carrying out a small act of kindness.