This lesson examines the connections between the five basic guaranteed rights in the Bill of Rights and their corresponding responsibilities. Participants explore the natual consequences of fulfilling, or not fulfilling, responsibilities connected to their rights.

To bring members of the local and school community together to showcase what the students learned while taking the class. 

Learners recognize the value of nonprofit organizations and identify how nonprofits meet citizen needs when government can't.

Participants cite philanthropic historical events on a timeline. They focus on events in which the nonprofit sector was used to make positive changes in society.

Learners analyze the words to a song about prejudice, "Carefully Taught." They rewrite the lyrics with a more positive message.

The learners present skits share strategies for addressing bullying behavior. They make a plan to reduce bullying in their school or community.

Learners walk around their neighborhood parks observing plants, use of space, and ways to make the shared space better. They problem-solve about things they can do and then interview and survey others to get ideas and permission to take action. 

Students explore the legacy of George H. W. Bush and how he has contributed to the common good as part of his lifelong commitment to service and through his Points of Light initiative. The students work in small groups to answer questions and present to the class for discussion. Each student...

To introduce students to Andrew Carnegie as one of the outstanding early philanthropists of the United States.    

Learners demonstrate understanding of integrity by reflecting and writing in response to quotes or personal experiences related to integrity.