Young people listen to a story, summarize the main idea, and then act it out together. They identify the theme of community and describe the benefits of cooperation for the common good. 

Using Guidestar as a source, young people identify three nonprofits and their mission statements. 

This lesson emphasizes the importance of "V’ahavta Lereacha Kamocha – Love Your Friend as Yourself." Children discuss the importance of helping others and will have the opportunity to have firsthand experience in this aspect of tikkun olam.

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.

Through a fable, learners discuss how generosity improves the quality of life in their communities.

Young people research the ecosystems around their own homes, school, and community, so they can be better informed stewards about conservation. 

 

Young people identify an animal welfare organization to research, and then develop a plan to help persuade others to take up the cause(s) of this group using an advocacy type of their choice.

Rosa Parks’s acts of philanthropy brought a community of people together for the common good and resulted in major social change in her community and in the nation. Young people identify the relationship between individual rights, justice, equality, and community responsibility.

Participants identify the impact of humans on lakes and rivers. They explore ways to take responsibility to protect the waterways.

We investigate and expand our understanding of caring and determine things or people we care about.