After comparing and contrasting entertainment and editorial cartoons, the learner uses cartooning as a means of public voice about political and social issues. 

The young people define philanthropy and identify philanthropic activities.

Learners analyze the role of the four sectors of society in solving problems of hunger in the community.

Through a story in which a child inspires her neighborhood to improve a vacant lot, young people recognize that they can have a positive impact on others. They brainstorm a philanthropic project to benefit the school or larger community.

Children recognize an act of philanthropy in literature and discuss ways to make the world more beautiful with acts of philanthropy.

In the featured folktales, we learn the impact of misjudging the character of another, and understand that an evil act does not require a person to return evil with evil.

Youth analyze personal reasons for taking action and compare them to the researched motivations for giving. 

Discuss and debate the issues related to fast fashion, its impact on people and the planet, and how the issue can be addressed to promote responsibility and the common good.

Participants view pictures of families around the world with the food they eat in a week. Through awareness and discussion, they view cultural and regional differences. They discuss the health, cost, and distribution of food around the world.

Youth explore the effects on themselves, the community, and the world if the government failed to provide U.S. children with an education.