Students learn how and challenge others to reduce waste based on observing habits in the lunchroom or in the classroom trash can.

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To introduce students to organizations that focus on international and global problems, rather than local or national concerns.

Note: This specific lesson involves CARE, an international organization located in Atlanta where the Philanthropy 101 course was developed. We encourage...

Students learn about the goals of Earth Day and identify areas in town that need clean-up or planting. They plan a day of service.

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In this episode of the Kids Are Philanthropists too! podcast, we explore the immigrant and refugee experience starting with stories from the past.

Our host is Amy Neugebauer with 11-12-year-old co-hosts Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, and Sam, all part of ...

In this lesson, young people examine their typical diet for 24 hours. They analyze the nutritional content and discuss why diets differ by culture, region, and economics.

Young people learn about environmental stewardship and its importance to all people. They carry out a service project that demonstrates environmental stewardship.

Motivated by the song "This Land is Your Land," learners locate areas on a U.S. map and discuss the definitions of community, philanthropy, and volunteer. They picture themselves as volunteers, helping others.

This lesson focuses on another type of respect: valuing the world around you. Learners analyze a John Muir quote and discuss what they can do to show respect for the world.

Using the inspiration of Amanda Gorman’s poem “Earthrise,” participants consider what it means to act in ways that honor the Earth. Individuals identify and publicly commit to take action that works to help humans and nature flourish together.

Learners define respect first for themselves, then as a group, they discuss the meaning of respect in different situations.