In this one-period lesson, learners use words as social action to communicate positively and build community. A service project involves writing positive messages on stones and placing them strategically around the community to uplift and beautify the school!
Messing Around with Nature: Young people learn about environmental stewardship through valuing and respecting nature.
We define philanthropy and discuss the joy of giving, as well as various ways to give through nonprofits in the community. We learn how #GivingTuesday uses the power of social media and combining efforts with others to make a big difference.
We're all the same in one basic way: We all want other people to understand us. Our differences are something to be respected and celebrated.
Analyze quotes by Martin Luther King, Jr, about being loving and inclusive. Design posters to encourage action and diverse community building.
Lead a discussion about the power of words to include, instruct, and inspire action. Participants analyze quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, about being open and inclusive. Design social justice posters to teach others about what they learned.
Practice making a decision using principles of majority rule and minority rights.
The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement.
In this lesson, we broaden our awareness of different cultures and how they celebrate holidays. An optional service project includes writing letters to request diverse holidays be added to the community calendar, if they aren't already observed.
Conflict happens in many situations and knowing the proper means to communicate and resolve issues can mitigate many problems. This lesson helps youth evaluate the roots of conflicts and methods on how to resolve conflict with respect.