Students will summarize the words of Rachel Carson and describe the impact one woman writer had on the world and our environment by reading Part I of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and Al Gore's 1994 introduction to the latest printing of the book.

Students will define philanthropy as "sharing or giving time, talent or treasure for the common good."

The purpose of this lesson is to guide learners to participate in caring for our Earth by engaging in activities of environmental stewardship.

Students examine the intent and reality of the orphan train and discuss whether it was an effective solution to child homelessness. They write and speak about the traits of someone who takes action for others and civil society. 

These activities help youth see the web of communities to which they belong and define what it means to be a member of a community.

Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty at Westminster

Students research and compare statistics of the history of hunger and obesity around the world.

We learn a little history of the painters Van Gogh and Gauguin who were driven by a need to give of themselves to others through art. Participants study the techniques and draw their own portraits. They make a gift of the portrait to someone.

Learners identify and investigate local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations, as well as job opportunities using the Idealist.org web site.