When the site is selected, they make a final plan for what plants to put into the garden based on soil, location, and availability. They make a plan to seek donations of plants or funds for their garden.
Participants define what they want to accomplish for the community garden and identify a place that is available and has the right conditions. This requires research and permissions.
Learners recognize that our valuable natural resources are maintained and cared for by government, business, nonprofits, and individuals. The three sectors (and individuals) work together to accomplish what any one of them cannot do alone.
We explore the difference volunteers make in our world. Youth recognize that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community.
Teens identify their roles and personal values, and analyze how their personal values and beliefs developed in connection to their community's values and beliefs. They discuss what decisions they can make through generosity and voice for the common good.
Based on researched information, participants write a bio-poem about a philanthropist.
From stories and examples, participants identify attributes, motivation, and impact of philanthropists.
Using Guidestar as a source, young people identify three nonprofits and their mission statements.
Learners recognize the value of nonprofit organizations and identify how nonprofits meet citizen needs when government can't.
Learners will define government and describe a democratic republic with a Constitution. They identify the role of government at all levels - national, state, and local and talk about what young people can do to have a voice.