Learners discuss what it means to do their personal best. They find, through a simple physical activity, that they can do a good job in something, but they still have more talent and drive to do better if they persevere. They recognize that perseverance can help them do their personal best...
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.
In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.
Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.
To discuss the wisdom of giving and receiving gifts. What makes a gift or giver wise or foolish? How should you decide what you should give?
Young people make puppets out of recycled materials. They use their creativity to come up with a movable puppet that represents a character in their puppet play.
Through a choice of prompts, the learners reflect on and express their understanding of being responsible.
Students read an African version of the Cinderella story so that they can compare versions and increase their sense of story.
The learners choose a person of courage to honor on a commemorative "postage stamp."
Wealth may be measured in something other than money. We may feel wealthy if we have a loving family or good health. Community wealth may be in relationships, respectful leaders, and good places to visit.