In a persuasive essay, learners describe the responsibilities of American citizenship and the cost of freedom. They connect how philanthropic action is a part of those costs. “Freedom isn’t free. It passes on an enormous debt to the recipient.”
Raise awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and the opportunity to voice one's opinion without fear of reprisal, as principles basic to a democracy. The learners investigate ways to have a positive influence in encouraging eligible voters to make their voices heard at the...
Young people play with other children, showing that trust, collaboration, and thinking of the good of all are part of fun group activities.
The learners review the water cycle and come to an understanding about the need to sustain the quality of the world's water for the common good.
Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.
Through the three Suni folktales, learners analyze the lessons in generosity and behavior for the common good.
Young people use their voice to speak up for injustice and take action for the common good.
In this lesson, we explore the value of reading and discuss why it is good for the community when everyone has access to books.
In this lesson, students learn that we all have ideas and talents to make the world a better place. This is an opportunity to demonstrate and feel the impact of kindness, inclusion, and listening on a caring community. Students learn from a community helper about the needs they observe in the...
Using the plays from the previous lesson as a jumpstart, youth carry out a plan to share time and talent in the community. They may help at a local food pantry or donation center. After the visit, they reflect on the impact of their contribution to...