In this second lesson about Jane Addams, we learn about the impact of her philanthropic work and connect it to the needs of our communities today. Young people discuss voluntary actions they can take inspired by Jane Addams.
Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.
Learners compare two communities to which they belong using a Venn diagram and descriptive words related to trustworthiness.
Through a fable, learners discuss how generosity improves the quality of life in their communities.
Students examine their personal healthy habits and their school (and neighborhood) environments to collect information about nutrition and fitness in the community. Students consider what changes they can make to the school or...
In civil society, different people come together to form community. While differences may cause conflict, for the sake of the common good, we practice empathy and respect for others. Students respond to scenarios of differences in opinion. They learn to communicate respectfully with someone of a...
Through a video and simulation activity, young people build an understanding of life as a refugee.
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In this lesson, learners brainstorm honesty and its value and benefits to the community, family, friends, and self.
Rosa Parks’s acts of philanthropy brought a community of people together for the common good and resulted in major social change in her community and in the nation. Young people identify the relationship between individual rights, justice, equality, and community responsibility.
The children learn that even young people can be philanthropists. Philanthropy is giving time, talent, treasure for the good of the community.