By Erin Wuertz
Definition
Points of Light (POL) inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. POL embraces service and civic engagement as fundamental to a purposeful life and essential to a healthy world. POL...
Biographical Highlights
Coming from a family with a tradition of public service, George Herbert Walker Bush wanted to give of his time and talents to his country. He has served his country and the world in many capacities: in the armed forces, the U...
Written by DeAirra Goss with some content from an earlier edition by
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Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children. This organization believes every child...
Young people will compare and contrast the philosophies and work of Dr. King and Gandhi. They will determine a service they can provide to promote peace and nonviolence.
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Young people learn about environmental stewardship and its importance to all people. They carry out a service project that demonstrates environmental stewardship.
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In this lesson, youth discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and especially focus on his ethic of service.
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Pat Bjorhovde and Jacklyn P. Boice
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), representing more than 30,000 members in 213 chapters throughout the world, advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective...
The purpose of this lesson is for learners to create a vocabulary wall about respect. They will define words associated with respect and disrespect and write a sentence using a vocabulary word.
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Learners acknowledge that aligning with groups can promote belonging as well as conflict and power struggles. They discuss and write about ways to include and show respect for people with different identity traits.
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This lesson focuses on another type of respect: valuing the world around you. Learners analyze a John Muir quote and discuss what they can do to show respect for the world.
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