This lesson is a reflection on the beach clean-up experience. 

After researching the life and work of a chosen philanthropist from history, the learner takes on the role of that philanthropist in writing a letter back to the learner. In this letter, the philanthropist shares their motivations and feelings about their work, and compares and contrasts their work with the philanthropic work of the learner. 

We explore the difference volunteers make in our world. Youth recognize that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community.

Based on researched information, participants write a bio-poem about a philanthropist. 

Young people listen to a story, summarize the main idea, and then act it out together. They identify the theme of community and describe the benefits of cooperation for the common good. 

Discuss when permission is needed in order to perform an act of philanthropy. Learn and practice a song about giving. 

Youth will experience the pride of producing a finished book. They will realize the value of their contribution to the community. Finally, they will celebrate the hard work and efforts that made their project possible.

Introduce the concept of philanthropy and guide the learners to be philanthropists who take volunteer action for the common good.

Youth distinguish between public and private, and categorize a list of places as public or private. They determine their personal responsibility to care for public (common) areas and share their new understanding by making posters about taking care of "common" or public areas in the school or community.

This lesson emphasizes the importance of voluntary action for the common good based upon student understanding of one's rights and the corresponding responsibility to protect them.