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.
Our communities may have people from many cultures and there may be many different languages spoken. Sparked by a playful video of kids teaching other kids their languages, we explore the languages represented in our communities.
Youth reflect on the lessons they have learned through building cultural competence in this unit. They identify an adult they trust to have critical, or difficult, conversations.
The learners define courage and describe the identity of someone with courage. They describe courage with words that show what it is and what it isn't.
The learners choose a person of courage to honor on a commemorative "postage stamp."
A celebrity philanthropist may become focused on a specific cause because her life is connected to the cause. Learners read about Oprah Winfrey's philanthopic work and then reflect on issues that are important to them.
Learners reflect in writing about how they can use their personal resources and interests to make a difference in someone's life.
In this lesson, the learners define the concept of responsibility through personal reflection and discussion.
Play a simulation game that illustrates each individual's power to take action for the good of others.
Learners explore the qualities that make a friend trustworthy and determine whether you can be friends with someone you don't trust.