Researching from the perspective of one type of scientist, youth become experts on the attributes of a tropical rainforest as well as the threats to its health and impact on the globe. Youth work in teams of four to make a collage poster and presentation.
In the final reflection, the learners connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written a response to a quote or personal experience.
What is a famine and what are its effects? Students read and write an "interior monologue" response.
Readers examine the lasting effects of power, privilege, and discrimination on communities.
In this lesson, the students learn to use their voice to say something to make the world a better place. This is an opportunity to demonstrate and feel the impact of kindness, inclusion, and listening on a caring community. Students learn from a community helper about the needs they observe in...
Learners distinguish between the many different approaches to addressing hunger by looking at governmental versus nonprofit programs. They will describe the importance of philanthropic actions in solving the problems of hunger in the world.
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.
To have students go through an experience that mimics the multiple steps and importance of clear communication between parties necessary in planning and carrying out a service learning project.
Our classes do “The Beast” game as we prepare for our grade-wide service...
Youth learn about the toxic ingredients in personal care products and take action to protect local waterways from the effects of the chemicals.
Learners role-play familiar scenarios in ways that follow the rules and support straightforward communication and also in ways that do not support honesty. They discuss the value of rules or expectations for promoting the common good.