What does it mean to live philanthropically with our “treasure”? In what ways do we impact nature through purchasing decisions? Participants will develop their understanding of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. Through researching the ways companies engage in...
Introduce the concept of philanthropy and guide the learners to be philanthropists who take volunteer action for the common good.
Participants identify the impact of humans on lakes and rivers. They explore ways to take responsibility to protect the waterways.
Through a story in which a child inspires her neighborhood to improve a vacant lot, young people recognize that they can have a positive impact on others. They brainstorm a philanthropic project to benefit the school or larger community.
Young people explore what it means to be an environmentalist. They work in small groups to research the facts and possible solultions related to an environmental issue. The ultimate goal of the unit is to empower young people to share their knowledge (talent) and make others aware of...
The learners analyze examples from history of civic virtue and then select the characteristics they believe are most important for enduring citizen engagement.
This experiential lesson involves building the garden and inviting people to enjoy and participate.
The song "This Land Is Your Land" describes many places in the United States in order to call out our wonderful shared places. Young people understand that a country is made up of people living in the same place and working together to keep the...
Children learn that the community has four sectors: business, government, nonprofit, and family. The children may walk through an area in their local community to identify which sector is represented by different places. As an alternative, they may look at a local map.
In this lesson, young people research various types of renewable energy and write a persuasive statement about which energy source their city or county should invest in.