We examine the authority to act, whether the authority comes from self or government. This lesson looks at our rights and responsibilities in the founding documents of our country. We discuss the purposes of the Constitution, Preamble to the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
The learners read and reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it relates to respect.
Learners compare two communities to which they belong using a Venn diagram and descriptive words related to trustworthiness.
Learners plan and carry out a book drive to benefit children in their community who may not have access to many books at home.
In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore the ways children feel grief. Curious about what kids are deeply concerned about? Grief is one of the most pressing concerns amongst 3-5th grade participants in The Giving Square programs in 2023....
Students will recognize the linguistic strategies that Alice Walker uses in her introduction to Anything You Love Can Be Saved that persuade readers to believe in her causes, and thus begin to think about techniques that they can use in their own activist writing, which they will do in...
In this lesson, youth prepare a persuasive speech in which they demonstrate that one person (or small group) can make a difference in making the world a better place or taking action for the common good.
Participants read about the philanthropic traditions of early African-American culture and place the values of giving in a hierarchy circle.
We explore the difference volunteers make in our world. Youth recognize that even they can volunteer and make a difference in their community.
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.