Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.

Writing letters to government officials is an effective way to take a stand on an issue. Young people use advocacy as a form of service. 

Madam C. J. Walker, successful African American business woman, supported many causes with the profits of her business. We become aware of the many ways people give.

The students will use their knowledge of philanthropy and poetic conventions to write original poetry about philanthropic giving.

Participants define what they want to accomplish for the community garden and identify a place that is available and has the right conditions. This requires research and permissions. 

From stories and examples, participants identify attributes, motivation, and impact of philanthropists.

The children tell stories about their family memories and the special “memory items” brought from home. (See Lesson One: Traveling Back in Time.) They meet their senior friend in person or through writing and share and compare memories. 

Learners analyze the role of the four sectors of society in solving problems of hunger in the community.

A concept known in Hebrew as tikkun olam practices the idea that everyone must play a role in perfecting the world. Modeling the concept of tikkun olam as a collaborative effort helps youth understand that they can shape their surroundings.

Young people learn about philanthropy through the book Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen and a visit from a nonprofit representative.