Participants analyze the essential qualities of the Core Democratic Values and how these values are evident in relationships and behavior in a classroom/group and in the community/nation.

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

We define the vocabulary in the definition of philanthropy through an original song with a familiar tune.

Young people learn about the contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to the common good. They categorize his accomplishments in the nonprofit, business, and government sectors. They select a quote from Franklin that they would like to apply to their own lives.

This lesson focuses on eight levels of tzedakah (charity) that were identified by a great Jewish thinker known as Rabbi Moses Maimonides. Students will investigate various ways to give charity and gain an appreciation of how people give of their time, talent or treasure. They will...

All people have need for and deserve friendship and belonging. In this lesson, we explore the elements of community relationships, like kindness, inclusion, listening, and trust. The children compile pages to make a big book that teaches others to be caring community members. 

Young people recognize that nature is an important part of their world that needs their responsible care.  

Young people play with other children, showing that trust, collaboration, and thinking of the good of all are part of fun group activities.

Through a fable, learners discuss how generosity improves the quality of life in their communities.

Young people explore the impact of their own actions on their environment and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward.