An activity and picture book discussion illustrate the tendency for people to see differences as a reason to fight. As we see in political divisions, society can be torn apart by factions. Differences provide an opportunity to be curious about someone else. Factions may also have a...
The song "This Land Is Your Land" describes many places in the United States in order to call out our wonderful shared places. Young people understand that a country is made up of people living in the same place and working together to keep the...
Children explore what it means to be responsible in school and in the community as a responsible citizen. They take action as responsible citizens to make the community healthier.
Students explore how charity and philanthropy address hunger and poverty.
Students learn facts about hunger and food insecurity and understand the three stages of hunger.
Using texts and experiential learning experiences, this lesson emphasizes the reasons why giving tzedakah, or charity, is a fundamental concept in Judaism.
Discuss when permission is needed in order to perform an act of philanthropy. Learn and practice a song about giving.
Youth will develop a collaborative definition of "community" and realize the unique attributes of their community.
Youth develop an understanding of the value of a service learning project as they realize their responsibility to contribute to the community in positive ways.
Learners use a decision-making model to identify the issues they feel most concerned about. With those in mind, they explore how perseverance and doing their personal best are more effective ways to address needs than looking at the short term.