One of our roles in a civil society is connecting to diverse others and seeing their light within. In this lesson, learners watch a video and listen to an audio recording that both show how we can overcome first impressions about people and value the diversity of their experiences and culture....
Youth will develop a collaborative definition of "community" and realize the unique attributes of their community.
This activity explores the difference between anti-racism, which includes active steps away from injustice, and non-racism, which is a passive description.
We define culture and explore the cultural traits of individuals and the group collectively.
Young people will take turns, show respect for the work of others, and cooperatively build a project.
Students experience empathy for people who are homeless by listening to a song and completing the “I Am’ poem assignment.
Students imagine they were given $500,000 to award to a nonprofit organization of their choice. They explore options and discuss how to determine which is a good issue and organization to donate their funds.
Read and compare a variety of literature to explore motivations and impact of young people taking action and helping others. We recognize that we all have time, treasures and/or talents to share.
Learners make a talent chain for the group. This is a representation of the many strengths and talents each learner brings, making the whole group strong. A children's book sparks a joyful idea for community members to connect over art, and the learners establish a relationship with people at a...
Music may bring joy or it may help people reflect on their feelings. The "freedom songs" may have motivated the Civil Rights activists as they sought to aid the common good, and we can bring music to someone in the community as a gift of generosity and inspiration.