This lesson introduces learners to taking personal action to respond to a crisis or disaster. They learn vocabulary terms spend, save, and donate, as well as the definition of philanthropy (giving time, talent, and treasure, and taking action for the common good...
Students visit a local preschool or retirement facility of their choosing to read aloud a book they wrote and illustrated about generous giving. They share a drumming experience and give the drums and books as gifts. When they return to class, they reflect on the impact the experience had on...
Through role playing a scenario, students with different perspectives will make decisions about responsibility. ...
Students learn about the toxic ingredients in personal care products and take action to protect local waterways from the effects of the chemicals.
Adapt this one-period lesson plan for any grade level and follow it with a simple and powerful service project. The reflection brings...
Through the voices of an immigrant and refugee, youth gain empathy and understanding of the experience of leaving your home for a new place. ...
We define culture and explore the cultural traits of individuals and the group collectively.
Students learn about the environmental effect of crayons and their own power to make an impact. Students collect gently used crayons from restaurants and other places in the community. They sort them by color, repackage them for re-use, add a kind note, and donate the new packages where they...
Students work on a plan to support people who are homeless, and take action to give support to people who are homeless.
A read aloud story demonstrates caring and philanthropy related to environmental stewardship and animal welfare.
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The book, The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart gently illustrates how sharing growing things can be a gift to others and the community. ...