In this lesson, the students are empowered to explore charities related to their own interests and make an impact of their own. Students research different charitable organizations and choose one to represent in a creative way at a tzedakah fair. The students invite family and community...
Students identify causes they care about and related nonprofits or community resources. They use writing as a tool to make a difference, using persuasive writing techniques.
We define civic virtue and give examples of ways to exhibit civic virtue for the common good.
Young people learn about global efforts for universal mandatory education and equity for girls in school.
In this lesson, we learn about landfills and the global and local management of trash.
Learners read about and discuss Fair Trade and how it relates to justice, fairness, and equity.
The purpose of this lesson is to have students recognize the idea of an emerging democracy, analyze the struggles of the people, and decide on a way to help the people.
Children hear a true story about a woman who performs a brave act related to education for the common good. They identify the benefit shared by the whole community. They define philanthropy and common good.
Youth research and report back to the group about the nonprofit organizations that are serving their community and the many facets of community life that nonprofits are involved in.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
Learners share what they learned about an environmental issue with the community.