With similar motivations to present-day refugees, African Americans moved north in the mid-1800s to escape slavery and unsafe living conditions in the South. Detroit was an important location where Conductors on the Underground Railroad helped thousands to cross the Detroit River into Canada. In...
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.
Students learn from examples of people who have experienced a struggle and used surrounding resources to make something better for themselves and the people around them. Examples of "servant leadership" are taken from the Our State of Generosity...
Learners research the examples of President Jimmy Carter's values and leadership over his lifetime. They identify his acts of generosity and commitment to the good of all and reflect on how this inspires others.
To introduce students to fundraising and to guide them as they raise funds that will be used by the class for grantmaking to selected organizations
To identify the intersection between students’ passions, community needs and the effectiveness of organizations selected.
To help students assess the effectiveness of charitable organizations and decide on their own financial contributions.
To introduce students to Andrew Carnegie as one of the outstanding early philanthropists of the United States.
In this lesson, the children identify foods to eat each day and foods that should be eaten in small amounts. They learn about healthy habits and healthy communities where all people have nutritious food.
Learners determine different ways that they show caring. They write the things they care about in word webs related to "how" they care about each thing.