In this lesson, learners identify bullying behavior using two literature books, Mr. Lincoln's Way and The Secret Bully. They compare and contrast two examples of bullying behavior portrayed in the books and create a peer/staff/family survey to...
The learners present skits share strategies for addressing bullying behavior. They make a plan to reduce bullying in their school or community.
Youth learn about the toxic ingredients in personal care products and take action to protect local waterways from the effects of the chemicals.
Students learn about the roles of bees in a colony and discuss how that relates to people in community. Bees have an important role in nature as pollinators, but their population numbers have been declining in recent years. Students write a letter or create a flyer to teach others how to help...
Learners increase their reading fluency and awareness of philanthropy by reading to younger children.
In this lesson, students dream big and envision what it would look like to have the problem solved. They discuss steps to take and what they need to learn in order to accomplish the task. They take personal responsibility for carrying out the expectations they set for the final service-learning...
Students evaluate their learning about philanthropy and the process of selecting a service-learning project. They write a guided reflection on their experience.
We find poetry everywhere: lyrics to songs, commercials, and picture books. Poems express strong emotions and observations of relationships with each other and the world. Sharing their poems to communicate care can be an act of generosity.
To introduce students to the differences between businesses and nonprofit organizations and key terms used in each sector.
Inspired by stories of service, young people define philanthropy concepts and actions. They brainstorm acts of kindness and determine how they will contribute to the common good.