Learners relate enlightened self-interest to caring by discussing a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville about the American tradition of democracy.

Young people read about Jewish role models who partake in tikkun olam. They reflect on how they can use their behavior as a model for their own philanthropy to perfect the world.

Learners will identify, define, and demonstrate an understanding of the Hebrew phrase tikkun olam from a moral and religious standpoint.

Conducting research about activists from different cultures helps youth recognize Human Rights and the relationship to philanthropic values.

The learners present skits share strategies for addressing bullying behavior. They make a plan to reduce bullying in their school or community.

Sometimes you have to give up what you truly love to get what you really want. That can be a hard lesson when you have almost nothing. This lesson looks at who has the responsibility to be generous and what changes can come about because of one’s generosity. 

In three scenarios that challenge one's integrity, the young people discuss and provide rationale for their decision-making.

Sometimes when a child or adult has a special need, health concern, or comes from an unfamiliar faith or background, we are unsure how to act. This Little Critter book demonstrates how to be kind and curious, and show respect for their abilities and strengths.

Learners increase their reading fluency and awareness of philanthropy by reading to younger children.

To understand the workings of a large foundation that distributes major capital gifts and programmatic gifts like scholarships for higher education.