After reading two stories, learners compare and contrast the attitudes, actions, and impact of the main characters. They reflect on some essential questions: What does it mean to be a philanthropist? What does it mean to be an environmentalist? What does it mean to be a good steward...
Young people convince others to take care of the beach or protect the Earth. They write an essay or make an advocacy poster.
The learners choose a person of courage to honor on a commemorative "postage stamp."
Learners brainstorm universal obstacles to completing tasks and meeting goals.
As a reflection exercise on perseverance, learners illustrate a conversation about perseverance between two people.
In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.
In this activity, the learners discuss and illustrate what it means to show respect for their personal identity, values, and emotions.
After reading about historical figures who have taken philanthropic action related to justice, youth write a narrative about a more recent (young) philanthropist who took action for social justice.
The learners investigate their perceptions about bullying and its relationship to respect. They brainstorm ways to promote respect of self and others as individuals and as a group.
Young people demonstrate that gifts do not need to be purchased with money. The best gifts are things we do with our time and talent for someone else. They brainstorm "kindness" types of gifts, such as a service or a homemade creation. They make a gift of kindness certificates....