The young people define philanthropy and identify philanthropic activities.

When we take action for the common good, we give up something: a little time or money that might have been spent on something else. Youth explore different forms of sacrifice for the common good and answer the question: When is a sacrifice justified and necessary, and when is it too much or a...

This lesson emphasizes the importance of respecting others and their opinions. Activities explore aspects of friendship and compromise.

The children select a service project based on interests and abilities, and community needs. They plan and carry out the project. Some community projects may include fixing up a park, helping at the library, helping a neighbor, building bird houses for the nature center, and making banners...

Using primary source images and interviews, participants learn about life and economics during the Great Depression and how different sectors of society contributed to bringing the country out of this dark period.

The learners identify a common area where trash accumulates and plan a clean-up project. 

Learners will reflect in writing on the role of the common good and honesty when rules are not clearly stated and people have different amounts of power.

Learners listen to different statements of "the right thing to do" and determine the source of the value or judgment. 

After learning about the definition of respect toward self and others, we explore the idea of respect for property or the environment. 

Conflict happens in many situations and knowing the proper means to communicate and resolve issues can mitigate many problems. This lesson helps youth evaluate the roots of conflicts and methods on how to resolve conflict with respect.