Learners research the environmental effect of crayons and their own power to make an impact. They collect gently used crayons from restaurants and other places in the community. They sort them by color, repackage them sustainably for re-use, and add a kind note. They learn about the...
Participants research leaders who used the nonprofit sector as an alternative power structure to make positive changes in society. They will identify the Core Democratic Values that each leader focused on.
Students prepare a one-minute speech about themselves using an object as a device to share a story and help others remember their name and something about them.
Through four folktales from different parts of the world and wisdom traditions, learners explore how to make decisions in difficult situations. They define discernment and wisdom and give examples of each in real-life situations.
The purpose of this lesson is to have students name and recognize nonprofit organizations within the local community.
To continue the study of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller’s influence on American culture.
This lesson emphasizes the importance of respecting others and their opinions. Activities explore aspects of friendship and compromise.
We look at two examples of art connecting diverse people. The first example is a man who connects people around the world by dancing badly and capturing cultural expressions of dance and community. The second example is an artist who leaves free paintings around Boston (and then around the world...
The learners review the water cycle and come to an understanding about the need to sustain the quality of the world's water for the common good.
This lesson raises awareness of water quality and responsible management of water resources around the world. We explore the issue of safe water and the responsibilities of a global citizen to assure all people have safe drinking water.