Learners discuss the word homeless and how it is used in a sentence (as adjective and noun). After reading an article about homelessness by Anna Quindlen, they discuss a respectful way to use the language that describes a group of people who are vulnerable...
Learners write an acrostic poem about Dr. King's life and work, focusing particularly on his perseverance. ...
Learners will define the term tolerance and examine their reactions to given social situations that call for tolerance.
To reflect on what students learned from this philanthropy class and to gather their feedback on the class experience.
Learners identify ways for individuals, nonprofits, and governments to take action against excessive destruction of the rainforests of the world. ...
Young people read about the talents and interests of people who took action for the common good during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The youth identify some of their own talents and match them to nonprofit organizations they can support today.
The participants investigate the roles of historical and contemporary Latino philanthropists. They will look at the work of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the farm labor movement within the historical context of Latino activism in the United States.
The learners identify a common area where trash accumulates and plan a clean-up project. ...
The purpose of this lesson is to have the children identify the value of the gifts in the folktale "The Drum." They brainstorm gifts they have to give (time, talent, and treasure) and the value these gifts may have to others.
The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement....