Youth learn about the toxic ingredients in personal care products and take action to protect local waterways from the effects of the chemicals.

Students learn about the roles of bees in a colony and discuss how that relates to people in community. Bees have an important role in nature as pollinators, but their population numbers have been declining in recent years. Students write a letter or create a flyer to teach others how to help...

In this lesson, students dream big and envision what it would look like to have the problem solved. They discuss steps to take and what they need to learn in order to accomplish the task. They take personal responsibility for carrying out the expectations they set for the final service-learning...

The learners will become aware of human need brought about by natural disasters and will compare domestic experiences with parallel events on the other side of the world.

Youth Activity: Participants discover how their time can equal dollars to help their community. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.

“My call tonight is for every American to commit at least two years, or 4,000 hours, over the rest of your lifetime...

The learners define environmental stewardship and determine what they care about related to the environment.

The learners define and explain the importance of civic engagement and responsible citizenship. They explore the reasons why people may hesitate to become involved in solving problems and consider ways in which they can be "part of the solution" rather than a "part of the problem." 

Discuss when permission is needed in order to perform an act of philanthropy. Learn and practice a song about giving.