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Students explore how charity and philanthropy address hunger and poverty.
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Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Unit: Why Do We Have a Census?
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This lesson explains what the Census is and why it is important for everyone. Every ten years, we count everyone who is living in the U.S., from babies to the oldest people. This gives our government a clear idea of who lives where and regions where we have growth or decrease in population...
Unit: Character Education: Integrity (Grade 8)
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The learners reflect on the meaning of integrity by analyzing quotes and naming what they are "true to" in themselves.
Unit: Doodle Stones
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Learners use words to communicate positively and build community. A service project involves writing positive messages on stones and placing them strategically to uplift and beautify.
Unit: Health Challenges "Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!" Podcast
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In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore mental health challenges that come with being sick. By listening to this intergenerational conversation, we gain new insights about how to help individuals and families during and after a health crisis....
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In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we learn about the work and atmosphere at a children's hospital. We talk with medical professionals who treat children with serious illnesses.
Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts...
Unit: Selflessness in Community
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The young people reflect upon themselves as community members and use descriptive language to give themselves meaningful names.
Unit: Repairing the World (Private-Religious)
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This lesson emphasizes the importance of "V’ahavta Lereacha Kamocha – Love Your Friend as Yourself." Children discuss the importance of helping others and will have the opportunity to have firsthand experience in this aspect of tikkun olam.
Unit: Let's Make Lemonade
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We define the vocabulary in the definition of philanthropy through an original song with a familiar tune.
Unit: Character Education: Courage (Grade 7)
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Learners reflect in writing about how they can use their personal resources and interests to make a difference in someone's life.