In this lesson, youth will gain an appreciation of poetry and the power of language. By analyzing poetry for themes related to philanthropy, youth will deepen their understanding of philanthropy and the creative ways writers seek to impact the world around them.
Develop an understanding that you can find poetry everywhere: from lyrics to songs, commercials and rap. Investigate the philanthropic themes are often found in poetry.
To help students understand the legal aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization and how they differ from other organizations.
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.
Young people research the ecosystems around their own homes, school, and community, so they can be better informed stewards about conservation.
Learners share what they learned about an environmental issue with the community.
The purpose of this unit is to assist the learner in developing a deeper understanding of what it means to be a steward of the environment and to apply this knowledge to identified environmental problems.
Young people learn about strategies and motivations for people to become advocates for a cause. They identify and research local, state, or national concerns for animal welfare.
Young people identify several advocacy strategies and draw conclusions as to their effectiveness. They research efforts in past advocacy campaigns to learn about people, styles, and effectiveness.
Young people identify an animal welfare organization to research, and then develop a plan to help persuade others to take up the cause(s) of this group using an advocacy type of their choice.