The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn about literacy in our world, nation, state and their local community. Students reflect on dramatic statistics about literacy rates and access to books, then they create a plan of action to increase access to reading materials....
We discuss the joy of giving, as well as various ways to give through doing kind acts for people in the community. We learn how GivingTuesday is a day of giving that combines efforts with others around the world to make a big difference. Children follow their own interestes to make someone smile...
Using the inspiration of Amanda Gorman’s poem “Earthrise,” participants consider what it means to act in ways that honor the Earth. Individuals identify and publicly commit to take action that works to help humans and nature flourish together....
Practice making a decision using principles of majority rule and minority rights.
A read aloud story demonstrates caring and philanthropy related to environmental stewardship and animal welfare.
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Students will explore the meaning of responsibility through examining choices, making decisions, and experiencing consequences....
Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.
Sometimes we let negative words of others or our own doubts stop us from doing what we know we can. Children reflect on the importance of positive words and actions to make a strong community.
We all want other people to understand us. In this lesson, youth learn about needs of differently-abled children in their school or community and take a step toward removing barriers. They raise awareness of ways to understand and show respect for people with disabilities through a service project.
Students reflect in writing about how they can use their personal resources and interests to make a difference in somone's life.