Through persuasive writing, young people build awareness and invite action for change about an issue. Typical writing forms may include essays, editorials, feature articles, or speeches.
Through persuasive writing, young people build awareness and invite action for change about an issue. Typical writing forms may include essays, editorials, feature articles, or speeches.
Learners increase their reading fluency and awareness of philanthropy by reading to younger children.
Learners dissect the trait of honesty by describing what it feels and looks like, defining it, and giving examples and nonexamples....
This lesson explores the contributions made by Clara Barton as a nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. Her work is an example of the women from the Industrial Era making a difference through contributions to society. This lesson incorporates a service project connecting youth to the Red...
The purpose of this lesson is for learners to apply their knowledge of the environmental impact of impervious surfaces in their community and propose alternative solutions.
The book the Rainbow Fish tells the story of a fish who learns to give a little of himself for the sake of others. We discuss the impact of giving something you value to make a better community. ...
To understand the workings of a large foundation that distributes major capital gifts and programmatic gifts like scholarships for higher education....
Junkanoo is a Bahamian Festival that takes place in December. The festival was started by slaves who were restoring some of their native customs that they left behind in Africa. Junkanoo is a nice example of artistic expression communicating aspects of a...
Students create a final project tying together their knowledge of voting, rights, laws, and public office.
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For students to choose a cause to which they have a personal connection and write letters to advocate for change.