To explore many differing views on well-intended philanthropy with students. Review some of the dangers of philanthropy such as inappropriate intervention, inappropriate verbiage, and naiveté. 

Young people play with other children, showing that trust, collaboration, and thinking of the good of all are part of fun group activities.

Participants define what they want to accomplish for the community garden and identify a place that is available and has the right conditions. This requires research and permissions. 

Read and compare a variety of literature to explore motivations and impact of young people taking action and helping others. We recognize that we all have time, treasures and/or talents to share.

Students will describe how local nonprofits help the community.

Through persuasive writing, young people build awareness and invite action for change about an issue. Typical writing forms may include essays, editorials, feature articles, or speeches.

Expanding on the lesson about critical conversations, participants explore ways to use their voices for good. The book Say Something by Peter Reynolds encourages readers to find their own way to express their voice - through speaking, poetry, song, and other ways.

Students explore the causes and impacts of hunger, and how hunger differs depending on location.

Using words of Native Peoples, youth explore examples of the philanthropic attitudes and traditions.

Learners increase their reading fluency and awareness of philanthropy by reading to younger children.