To have students identify the things that are important in their lives as a means of finding a “passion” or “passions” the class holds in common. Students will then identify causes that deal with an issue related to their shared passion. This will guide the teacher in selecting and promoting...

This lesson will allow the learners to have a hands-on experience investigating an oil  spill. They will develop possible solutions to the problems that an oil spill creates for  the environment.
 

Students will examine the role and impact of nonprofit organizations within their community and prepare to interview representatives.

Students interview and write a story about a person in their family or community. They share their stories to celebrate the unique differences in people in the community....

In this lesson, learners brainstorm the traits of a community of trusted learners, describing what it would look like if students and teachers in a classroom felt a high level of trust with each other. They have the opportunity to rate how their classroom community falls on a trust...

In this lesson, students learn about communicating honestly. They explore different ways communication can be changed through interpretation and intentionally misleading.

Cultures are sometimes represented through clothing items like head wear or colors. These clothing items can be very meaningful and important, and it is respectful to learn about others and what their cultural expression means to them. It is never okay to mock someone for what they wear or to...

The purpose of this lesson is for students to deliver the books to the recipients and spend some time reading with their partners. Students return to class to reflect on their experiences and celebrate the impact of the service project....

To learn about the different philosophies of three renowned philanthropists.

Image source: John D. Rockefeller in 1885. From Wikimedia Commons. Original source: Rockefeller Archive Center.