The purpose of this lesson is to identify what it means to be a true hero.  The learners will explore character traits of heroes and apply this information to understand why individuals, or organizations might be considered heroes for animal welfare and humane...

The most important role models for learners demonstrate how one can live responsibly in our world while achieving success by contemporary measure. The great gift and challenge of Judaism is to bring holiness to the profane- to the worldly. The models offered in this lesson are successful in this...

Through observation of the water cycle, we discuss the importance of water as a nonrenewable resource. Why is being a good steward of this resource an example of acting for the Common Good?
 

This lesson is a reflection on the beach clean-up experience. 

This lesson helps students become more aware of their own values and sense of self by describing themselves and their choices. 

Inspired by stories of service, young people define philanthropy concepts and actions. They brainstorm acts of kindness and determine how they will contribute to the common good.

What is a famine and what are its effects? Students read and write an "interior monologue" response.

As demonstrated in these folktales, even the smallest things, when shared, can be examples of philanthropy. 

For students to choose a cause to which they have a personal connection and write letters to advocate for change.

The purpose of this lesson is to identify the essence of an imperfect world and the rationale for why the world needs improvement.