Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
Young people listen to a story, summarize the main idea, and then act it out together. They identify the theme of community and describe the benefits of cooperation for the common good.
Filter by subjects:
Filter by audience:
Filter by unit » issue area:
find a lesson
Unit: Phil Up on the Arts
Unit: Character Education: Honesty (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners may use either journaling or role-playing to reflect on the benefits to the community of truthfulness and straightforward actions. They analyze traits and actions of someone who has built a "good reputation."
Unit: Philanthropic Behavior
Unit:
Grades:
K
1
2
Young people recognize that nature is an important part of their world that needs their responsible care.
Unit: Cartoons of a Civil Society
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Reviewing current political cartoons related to justice, equity, and racism, learners identify how language and humor act as a form of social action. They create their own cartoons or statement promoting or showing the damage of one of these themes.
Unit: Animals in Sports and Entertainment
Grades:
6
7
8
Discuss and evaluate personal beliefs and attitudes about the treatment of animals, especially applied to sports and entertainment. We explore how laws and beliefs concerning animal welfare affect personal responses to animal treatment.
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
This energizer activity provides a fast and fun way to learn about the word philanthropy and its meaning.
"My friends are much more likely to get involved if word gets out that what we are doing is fun. We need to get that message out. We need to be the messengers."
Subjects
Unit: Bully-Free Zone
Unit:
Grades:
3
4
5
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...
Subjects
Unit: Growing an Environmental Steward
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Young people research the ecosystems around their own homes, school, and community, so they can be better informed stewards about conservation.
Unit: Justice and Kindness Play a Part
Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Youth raise awareness of ways to advocate for justice and kindness and bring positive change in their school, community, and world.
Unit: Road Less Traveled
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
We build empathy and respect for people and giving traditions by listening to stories and traditions of present-day Native Americans. Participants practice listening and taking notes to capture key ideas.