Health Challenges "Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!" Podcast

Unit of 3 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
3
4
5
6
7
8
Subjects: 
Health and PE
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Language Arts
Focus Question 

What can young people do and say about big issues like health care, serious illnesses, and mental health? 

Unit Overview 

The set of podcasts below focuses on health issues. In each episode, young people interview guests on their expertise and experience related to what it is like to be really sick, how serious illness affects mental health, and experiences in a children's hospital. The youth-run podcast "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates what we all can learn from young people who have embraced their philanthropic identity and capacities.

This is a perfect opportunity to hear kids talk with intelligence, maturity and empathy about personal and social issues. Listening and discussing is the perfect way to start conversations with young people in your life.

Hosted by The Giving Square, these podcasts and discussions are for people of all ages to explore important social challenges with kids (ages 10-12) as your guides.

Service Experience 
Young people can listen and ask questions with empathy about health challenges. They may learn what they can do to support their friends or about nonprofits in their community who need their help. Listening and discussion are perfect ways to move toward action that makes a difference. Youth voice matters.
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Health Challenges "Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!" Podcast
Lesson 1 of 3
Grades: 
3
4
5
6
7
8

In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, kids and adults talk about some physical health challenges and how they affect their daily life and feelings. Listen to hear their perspectives and get some new ideas for how to support friends and loved ones dealing with health challenges.

Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 10-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, and Sam, all part of The Giving Square community.

Our special guests are Melanie Goldstein and Ron D'Uva.

Unit: 
Health Challenges "Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!" Podcast
Lesson 2 of 3
Grades: 
3
4
5
6
7
8

In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore mental health challenges that come with being sick. By listening to this intergenerational conversation, we gain new insights about how to help individuals and families during and after a health crisis. This episode helps us move beyond "just call me if you need anything."

Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 10-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, and Sam, all part of The Giving Square community.

Our special guests are Jen Aspengren, the Executive Director/Founder of the Alongside Network and the alumni of  the Kids for Kids Fund at Rolling Terrace Elementary.

 

Unit: 
Health Challenges "Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!" Podcast
Lesson 3 of 3
Grades: 
3
4
5
6
7
8

In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we learn about the work and atmosphere at a children's hospital. We talk with medical professionals who treat children with serious illnesses.

Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, and Sam, all part of The Giving Square community.

Our special guests are Jayden's uncle Matthew, an ER Nurse, Sonia's uncle Father Nick, a Chaplain, and Thuy and Laura, educators from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Children's Cancer Hospital Pediatric Education and Creative Arts Program.