Learners walk around their neighborhood parks observing plants, use of space, and ways to make the shared space better. They problem-solve about things they can do and then interview and survey others to get ideas and permission to take action.
Raise the learners' awareness of responsible energy usage in their daily practice and global energy choices. They connect environmental stewardship to the use of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
A read aloud story demonstrates caring and philanthropy related to environmental stewardship and animal welfare.
Learners talk about the uses of water and understand its importance to our world.
Students examine the intent and reality of the orphan train and discuss whether it was an effective solution to child homelessness. They write and speak about the traits of someone who takes action for others and civil society.
To introduce students to the financial side of operating a nonprofit organization and to the financial reporting they are required to do for the IRS.
To bring members of the local and school community together to showcase what the students learned while taking the class.
Youth Activity: Participants will gain a greater understanding of the meaning of philanthropy, and identify at least one action that they can take to better their own community. They will investigate the strength of the human spirit and its importance in making the world better. See...
Learners write an acrostic poem using the letters of their name to communicate their trustworthy nature.
Learners will define the term tolerance and examine their reactions to given social situations that call for tolerance.