Young people gain understanding of philanthropists and environmentalists through literature and research. They choose one environmental issue to research and think about its link to philanthropy, the environment, and active citizenship.
Through a fable, learners discuss how generosity improves the quality of life in their communities.
Learners use economic thinking to determine how to allocate their scarce resources for community service.
Learners gain awareness that their active participation in community life (volunteering, elections, advocacy) makes their community and government stronger. They analyze scarcity of resources, cost and benefits, and economic thinking of community engagement.
Learners explore the contributions and recommendations of Benjamin Franklin as a person who engaged in active citizenship.
Learners explore that government and non-profit organizations together help bring about breakthroughs in modern science and medicine. These contributions to the common good require the support of philanthropists, large and small.
Learners explore contributions of American scientists toward improving society. They state the importance of participating in active citizenship and the role of non-profit organizations.
In “Hey, Little Ant,” a boy comes across an ant and is faced with the choice of squishing the ant or not. This rhyming book explores the very different perpectives of a boy and the ant he is about to squish. They debate the merits of each creature's life through humor and empathy.
A picture book biography tells the story of the life and philanthropy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Children reflect on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream and how he used his words. They reflect on their own dreams for a better community.
