Learners use visual literacy skills to talk about an artistic image. They listen respectfully to the different opinions and perspectives of their peers. They identify a need in their school or community and create a simple image that tells others to think differently or take action to improve...
Listen with heART to the Voices of Our Community: In this unit, three lessons stand alone to involve youth of different ages in visual literacy techniques and generous listening. Our differences offer opportunities for kind and respectful dialogue.
Learners research the environmental effect of crayons and their own power to make an impact. They collect gently used crayons from restaurants and other places in the community. They sort them by color, repackage them for re-use, add a kind note, and donate the new packages where they...
Learners research the environmental effect of crayons and their own power to make an impact. They collect gently used crayons from restaurants and other places in the community. They sort them by color, repackage them sustainably for re-use, and add a kind note. They learn about the...
Youth reflect on the value of art in communicating feelings and culture, while taking part in service to the community. They teach an art lesson to young children to encourage self-expression. They plan an environmental service project that puts crayons in the hands of young children. The youth...
Creative Community with Crayon Collection: In this unit, three lessons stand alone or in collaboration across different age groups in a Crayon Collection that reuses crayons to promote art, recycling, and community collaboration.
With each learner listening to a video about a specific perspective in the history of philanthropy, the learners piece together and explore the history of philanthropic behavior (sharing, community collaboration, service) from ancient cultures to today, as well as compare themes of love and
Youth explore the history of philanthropic behavior (sharing, community collaboration, service) in ancient cultures and today, as well as compare themes of love and service in different world religious practices.
Youth read the story Seedfolks and participate in discussions and activities centering around the characters' actions that lead to the creation of a community garden.
This lesson will help students identify a person’s basic needs, realize that many people in the world are lacking these needs, and encourage them to think of ways to help these people.