Youth Activity: Young people watch a video of people telling what they think "philanthropy" means. Then they conduct their own interviews to gather information about the understanding of the concept of philanthropy.
Participants gain exposure to how citizens organize in response to a need. They observe the benefits of group cooperation. They review data they have collected from surveys and work in collaborative groups to identify focus areas for the service-learning project.
Using a brainstormed list of health and safety issue areas, participants design and implement a survey. They poll a group of friends and family to determine what health and safety issues are of greatest concern in their community.
Youth explore the effects on themselves, the community, and the world if the government failed to provide U.S. children with an education.
To introduce students to the differences between businesses and nonprofit organizations and key terms used in each sector.
Purpose: To share with students how a successful local nonprofit was formed and how laws have been changed as a result of its advocacy work. In the case of Road Safe America, the nonprofit's advocacy work affected laws dealing with the trucking industry.
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In this activity, the learners discuss and illustrate what it means to show respect for their personal identity, values, and emotions.
Learners describe good nutritional practices and make a plan to eat healthy.
Students learn facts about hunger and food insecurity and understand the three stages of hunger.
Students prepare a one-minute speech about themselves using an object as a device to share a story and help others remember their name and something about them.