Dreaming of Gardens
Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels:
3
4
5
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area:
Environment
Focus Question
What does it mean to be a philanthropist? What does it mean to be an environmentalist? What does it mean to be a good steward of the earth?
Unit Overview
Young people read two stories and compare the motivation, actions, and impact of the main characters as they relate to environmental stewardship.
Service Experience
Learners brainstorm and choose ways to act as environmental stewards.
Lessons in This Unit
After reading two stories, learners compare and contrast the attitudes, actions, and impact of the main characters. They reflect on some essential questions: What does it mean to be a philanthropist? What does it mean to be an environmentalist? What does it mean to be a good steward of the earth?