Learners investigate local and global hunger issues, and learn about nonprofits in the community. Through interviews, research, and videos, students create visual representations of facts and issues related to hunger. Students examine root causes and effects, and learn about the Sustainable...

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn about literacy in our world, nation, state and their local community. Students reflect on dramatic statistics about literacy rates and access to books, then they create a plan of action to increase access to reading materials....

Students explore the connection between rights, laws, and voting in a democracy. They learn about their local government structure and visit a public office to collect data through interviews and observations....

This lesson is designed to help the learners understand how important it is to be prepared for an emergency situation and how it relates to animal welfare. The learners will use the information gained in this and other lessons to develop a plan of service in response...

Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.

Students learn facts about hunger and food insecurity and understand the three stages of hunger.

The students take action by determining ways to reduce their own use of plastic bags and by advocating for ways to reduce the use of plastic bags in their own households, the community, state and nation.  To take further action, the students may propose ways to influence...

Students will create a personal spending plan, based on realistic projected monthly income and expenses.  Students will also present the money the class collected to the charity of their choice.

 Adapt this lesson, and all lessons in this unit, as needed for student level. ...