In this lesson, we explore the role of youth in the advancement of human and civil rights. Young people share ideas about how they can promote the common good and lead positive social changes.
The learners explore ways they can play a role in bringing about a positive change for justice and equity in their school, community, and world.
This lesson examines one way a lack of self-awareness can play a role in perpetuating racism and prejudice. Learners identify ways they can advocate for justice and kindness.
This lesson raises awareness of the ways a lack of self-awareness can play a role in perpetuating racism and prejudice.
The learners analyze many variations of the Golden Rule and relate it to the concept of serial reciprocity. They rewrite the golden rule to reflect respect for cultural differences.
The learners compare variations of the Golden Rule from different faith traditions and relate them to the concept of serial reciprocity. They write a new version of the golden rule that respects cultural diversity.
Youth read about Rosa Parks and evaluate how her protest of an unjust situation was philanthropic in nature.
Children gain a feeling of ownership and responsibility for the care of the environment in their school and community.
Through the book Miss Rumphius, the children learn that caring for the environment is an act of philanthropy. The children explore ways they can make the environment more beautiful with their time and talent.