Students prove that they are not too young to volunteer services that help others. They brainstorm ways they can be of service at school and home. Students identify times they do not need to ask permission to act philanthropically.

This lesson will help learners see the potential for reusing trash materials and research community organizations that support recycling efforts. 

After comparing and contrasting entertainment and editorial cartoons, the learner uses cartooning as a means of public voice about political and social issues. ...

Students compare and contrast rules they have in their homes and in the classroom and decide whether good rules must reflect the Core Democratic Values.

Students explore attributes of the community in which they live. They compare rural, urban and suburban communities and attempt to classify their own community.

The students explore different ways to earn and use money through a variety of children’s books. They also see that money gives decision-making power.

Through listening and reflecting about the story, Thank You, Mr. Falker, students will identify and become sensitive to the negative effects of teasing, bullying and discrimination. The students will employ definitions of philanthropy as related to the treatment and respect for others....

Learners will recognize the structural characteristics of bulbs, corms and rhizomes. They will describe acts of philanthropy and analyze why people give to others of their time, talent and treasure.

Through the use of a fable, learners will understand that the giving of their time, talent and treasure will improve the quality of life in their communities.

Learners will describe the importance of Core Democratic Values in a democratic government and analyze the way they support philanthropy.