Students are introduced to philanthropy and service-learning. They learn about different needs in the community and community organizations that address these needs. Students are introduced to the full scope of the Project Based Learning (PBL) project. This unit follows the...
Learners listen to different statements of "the right thing to do" and determine the source of the value or judgment.
Youth role-play situations in which they are involved in philanthropic acts. They analyze the act of philanthropy.
Define integrity as being true to yourself and what you value. The learners explore examples of being true to self.
Junkanoo is a Bahamian Festival that takes place in December. The festival was started by slaves who were restoring some of their native customs that they left behind in Africa. Junkanoo is a nice example of artistic expression communicating aspects of a...
Youth Activity: Students brainstorm time, talent, and treasure examples that they have to offer/give. The activity will ask each person to think of some ways he/she can generate money.
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This lesson helps learners see the potential for reusing materials rather than throwing them away. They research and contact community organizations that support recycling efforts.
Students organize and implement a school-based recycling plan based on a one-day lunchroom waste audit.
Adapt this one-period lesson plan and follow it with a simple and powerful service project for Earth Day. The reflection...
What is a famine and what are its effects? Students read and write an "interior monologue" response.
This lesson guides youth to take take action with a group. They plan and carry out a tikkun olam project of their choosing to help the local community.