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

Students learn a process for identifying the beautification needs of their neighborhood. Through vizualization and a neighborhood walk, students assess the specific needs of their neighborhood.

This unit helps students recognize that they belong to a global community that shares resources and interests. Learners define "commons" and understand the difference between common resources and private property. The learners define stewardship and environmental stewardship. They will compare...

The purpose of this lesson is to acquaint the learners with the four different types of desert regions and their physical characteristics.

The purpose of this lesson is to acquaint the students with the four different types of deserts regions and their characteristics.

Students will be active philanthropists by volunteering their time to clean debris from the beach or at a local park for the common good. (This activity can be adapted to your location, i.e., clean any public park area.) They will estimate and weigh their bags, total their tally sheets and make...

Using the radio broadcast "This I Believe" as a model, students create visual or audio statements of their beliefs about volunteering and serving. Each presentation communicates the culture, experiences, and motivations that influence the learner's attitude about service. After presenting their...

Learners examine the statistics of voter turnout in the Federal Elections and from these statistics the learners draw some comparative conclusions.

This lesson illustrates the value of art and artists to a community and shows that art is maintained through philanthropy.

To have learners recognize the various careers available in the environmental field.