The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate that being in a group (or community) requires cooperation, working together, getting along, and resolving conflicts. The activity enables the children to accomplish this while having fun at the same time.
Learners investigate and share information about environmental organizations, particularly around the Flint Water Crisis, to compare and contrast how the three sectors differ in their purposes, goals, and achievements.
This lesson will teach the basic Biblical laws of Tza’ar Ba’alei Chaim (the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) the rationale that supports these laws, and practical applications of these laws in today’s world. The learner will participate in a class project aimed to assist community...
To introduce students to the financial side of operating a nonprofit organization and to the financial reporting they are required to do for the IRS.
Youth will use metaphor, simile and personification to create imagery in their writing and recognize philanthropy in poetry. The learners will also become familiar with the poet laureates, Billy Collins and his writing.
Through writing, learners reflect on their own plans for taking responsibility rather than leaving things to others.
Learners write an acrostic poem about Dr. King's life and work, focusing particularly on his perseverance.
Learners demonstrate understanding of integrity by reflecting and writing in response to quotes or personal experiences related to integrity.
Young people convince others to take care of the beach or protect the Earth. They write an essay or make an advocacy poster.
Learners will reflect in writing on the role of the common good and honesty when rules are not clearly stated and people have different amounts of power.