This lesson focuses on the meaning and benefits of gratitude. Participants give examples of what people give up (opportunity cost) when they give philanthropically. For their service project, the young people will decide how they can 'deliver gratitude' to a deserving person...
To create student awareness about philanthropy in daily life throughout the world using a variety of topics and sources.
An annual speaker introduces students to those in the greater community who are recognized for their philanthropic contributions to society.
To continue the study of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller’s influence on American culture.
What is a famine and what are its effects? Students read and write an "interior monologue" response.
Participants identify the impact of humans on lakes and rivers. They explore ways to take responsibility to protect the waterways.
Young people perform their puppet plays in order to teach others about environmental issues. They reflect on this project by writing an answer to some essential questions of the unit: What does it mean to be a philanthropist? What does it mean to be an environmentalist?
Learners will identify, define, and demonstrate an understanding of the Hebrew phrase tikkun olam from a moral and religious standpoint.
Learners demonstrate understanding of integrity by reflecting and writing in response to quotes or personal experiences related to integrity.