This lesson focuses on two young Jewish survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death camp. As they return to their home town and the concentration camp, they each tell their story and explain why they were willing to return to such an...
This lesson focuses on two young Jewish survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death camp. As they return to their home town and the concentration camp, they each tell their story and explain why they were willing to return to such an emotionally devastating place. Their story is...
What is a famine and what are its effects? Students read and write an "interior monologue" response.
Learners reflect on issues that people tend to avoid facing because they are difficult situations. They write an honest reflection on issues they can take action to address.
Students select an issue area and research on the Internet, specifically the Learning to Give briefing papers to identify philanthropists and philanthropic organizations who have an interest in addressing that issue. Using the information gained from research, students write a...
In this lesson, young people research various types of renewable energy and write a persuasive statement about which energy source their city or county should invest in.
In the final reflection, the learners connect the concepts of fairness and philanthropy through written a response to a quote or personal experience.
Learners reflect on their own experience with trustworthy behavior or respond to a quote about trust.
In this activity, the learners get character snapshots of several different real-life heroes and look for patterns and lessons they can take away.
The purpose of the lesson is to educate learners about watersheds, ways in which water pollution occurs, and how important proper use of watersheds is to them. After understanding the importance of the watersheds, they will recognize that wise usage of their local watershed is an example...