This lesson focuses on the meaning and benefits of gratitude. Participants give examples of what people give up (opportunity cost) when they give philanthropically. For their service project, the young people will decide how they can 'deliver gratitude' to a deserving person...
Youth discuss and examine ways to influence healthy food choices related to their interests and understanding. They brainstorm service projects and use a decision-making model to choose a project. They implement their service project and reflect on their action.
Students will learn about federal social service programs over time and SNAP, the food assistance program.
Students read about the Orphan Train and compare and contrast how that philanthropic effort has evolved today.
Learners listen to different statements of "the right thing to do" and determine the source of the value or judgment.
Youth role-play situations in which they are involved in philanthropic acts. They analyze the act of philanthropy.
We explore the difference volunteers make in our world. Youth recognize that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community.
Define integrity as being true to yourself and what you value. The learners explore examples of being true to self.
Play matching games on teams to gain familiarity with terms associated with philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
Participants explore Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s thoughts about serving and taking action. They give examples of service and social action by one person that can change the world.