This lesson will teach the basic Biblical laws of Tza’ar Ba’alei Chaim (the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) the rationale that supports these laws, and practical applications of these laws in today’s world. The learner will participate in a class project aimed to assist community...

From books and research, young people read about the Aztec Empire practice of human sacrifice, which was seen as a gift to help the community. Discuss the concept of sacrifice for the common good and debate individual rights and community responsibility when taking action for the common good....

Learners distinguish between the many different approaches to addressing hunger by looking at governmental versus nonprofit programs. They will describe the importance of philanthropic actions in solving the problems of hunger in the world.

This lesson emphasizes the importance of voluntary action for the common good based upon student understanding of one's rights and the corresponding responsibility to protect them.

Learners write an acrostic poem using the letters of their name to communicate their trustworthy nature.

Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.

An annual speaker introduces students to those in the greater community who are recognized for their philanthropic contributions to society.

Introduce the concept of philanthropy and guide the learners to be philanthropists who take volunteer action for the common good.

The learners examine the responsible choices of Lorenzo de Zavala who was a leader in Texas and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Young people identify examples of philanthropy in a classic piece of literature. Note: One handout has Biblical applications of the storyline.