The purpose of this lesson is for learners to advocate for tolerance through painting. Learners create thoughtful painting that reflects their personal beliefs and values following their exposure to and the examining of some of the positive results that have been ...
Learners will identify the uses of water and understand its importance to our world.
Responding to the story Miss Rumphius, a book that illustrates how responsible citizens participate constructively in maintaining and enhancing the environment, the learners will understand that being a steward of the environment involves choice, commitment and inspiration....
This lesson will expose learners to philanthropy in three different genre of literature: a play, a fable, and a parable.
In this lesson students will explore and analyze values associated with civic engagement as seen in local and national media.
Students become experts on composting through research and questioning. They compare and contrast dirt and compost samples and complete a comparison diagram. The learners brainstorm ideas for acting as environmental stewards by sharing their knowledge about composting in order to reduce the...
In this culminating lesson, the students share what they have learned about Johnny Appleseed and philanthropy. The students make invitations using apple stamps. They also make applesauce using age-appropriate math skills.
Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.
To develop a working understanding of the definition of philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
The students will analyze the characteristics of a volunteer. With the help of volunteers, the learners will make note cards and transplant their flowers into their decorated pots. These items will be distributed later to senior citizens.