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. 

In this activity, the learners discuss and illustrate what it means to show respect for their personal identity, values, and emotions. 

Young people explore the impact of their own actions on their environment and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward.
 

To help students understand the challenges of feeding a family a healthy meal on a limited budget.

The purpose of this lesson is to reflect on long-term impact. Discuss the importance of not getting discouraged when their actions don't seem to make a difference in the short term.

Learners reflect on issues that people tend to avoid facing because they are difficult situations. They write an honest reflection on issues they can take action to address.

This lesson introduces learners to taking personal action to respond to a crisis or disaster. They learn vocabulary terms spend, save, and donate, as well as the definition of philanthropy (giving time, talent, and treasure, and taking action for the common good).

Young people recognize that nature is an important part of their world that needs their responsible care.  

Jane Addams is a model philanthropist in action, improving many situations through volunteerism and advocacy, not only in the city of Chicago, but also at state, national and international levels.

The learners break down the steps of decision-making in taking responsibility and apply it to a responsibility that is harder to follow.