Students describe elements of personal health and fitness and relate this to the health of the community, recognizing that the elements of a healthy community are good for all members. The students identify the availability of healthy foods and practices in the school, neighborhood, and home...
Students examine their personal healthy habits and their school (and neighborhood) environments to collect information about nutrition and fitness in the community. Students consider what changes they can make to the school or...
In three scenarios that challenge one's integrity, the young people discuss and provide rationale for their decision-making.
To help students understand the challenges of feeding a family a healthy meal on a limited budget.
To help students understand how to use their voices to advocate for causes about which they care.
For students to choose a cause to which they have a personal connection and write letters to advocate for change.
Students experience empathy for people who are homeless by listening to a song and completing the “I Am’ poem assignment.
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 from examples of people who have experienced a struggle and used surrounding resources to make something better for themselves and the people around them. Examples of "servant leadership" are taken from the Our State of Generosity...
Using realistic scenarios to spark discussion, the learners discuss the importance and strategies of following through on responsibilities.