Based on the recommendations of the soup kitchen guest from lesson one, young people decide how they will take action to help address a need. They may donate canned food, volunteer to serve lunch, bring games to play with children at the soup kitchen, or make bowls to sell as a fundraiser. This...
Through a video and simulation activity, young people build an understanding of life as a refugee.
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Children make connections between themselves and refugees. They learn what it means to be a refugee and empathize with refugees who are in various situations. Children develop a personal understanding of what they can do to help.
The participants will distinguish the difference between wants and needs and learn that many times refugees are without basic needs. They respond to a story about a refugee camp, “Four Feet, Two Sandals” and come to a consensus on a service project to benefit refugees or others in need, and plan...
This unit of four lessons uses stories and videos to illustrate the life of refugees. We compare refugees in World War II to refugees today, and design a way to support a local refugee individual/organization.
In this activity participants learn that the power of caring and sharing can be stronger when there is more than one person acting philanthropically. This activity acts as a good energizer prior to developing a philanthropic team project.
Video Clip and Discussion Guide: Participants explore a variety of philanthropy behaviors as part of life-long action. They reflect on their philanthropic dreams and goals, focusing on what they can give and the difference they can make.
Participants learn about issues related to fair trade, fair labor practices, fast fashion, sustainability, and ethical consumerism. They consider ways to promote the common good by learning how their personal spending choices affect people across the world.
Every day, we make choices about what to eat based on our health and what we like and can afford. As global citizens who care about the good of all, we can also be aware of making food choices based on our impact on an interconnected system.
Discuss and debate the issues related to fast fashion, its impact on people and the planet, and how the issue can be addressed to promote responsibility and the common good.
