Recognizing that each person has their own story as complex and meaningful as one's own, we build empathy and connection to others. When we take care of our own worries, needs, and joys, we can be better balanced for collaborating with others for a better world.
Learners research a natural disaster and examples of aid to help the affected populations. They learn the roles of the four sectors in responding to the needs. They participate in a collection campaign or other service project and learn about...
Through persuasive writing, young people build awareness and invite action for change about an issue. Typical writing forms may include essays, editorials, feature articles, or speeches.
This lesson teaches how to journal about their own experiences and feelings. It is intended to be taught in conjunction with a project of civic engagement or service. The project provides content and a context for journaling about personal experience.
Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.
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.
In this lesson, the children identify foods to eat each day and foods that should be eaten in small amounts. They learn about healthy habits and healthy communities where all people have nutritious food.
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.
Using a traditional Jewish text as its basis, this lesson emphasizes the importance of sharing in a relationship.
Youth analyze personal reasons for taking action and compare them to the researched motivations for giving.