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Hereos and Celebrities
Young scholars complete a vocabulary game using new words. They use a Venn diagram to distinguish between a celebrity and a hero. They take a vocabulary quiz to complete the lesson.
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Decision-Making Tool
Students work together to decide where their donated money should go. They list the possible choices and evaluate what is most important to them. They must have a consensus before the money is donated.
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Social Programs and Government Responsibility
High schoolers compare and contrast two Presidents and how viewed the government in times of difficulty. They examine what role each President handled the role of philanthropy during their years in office. They identify acts of...
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Pros and Cons: A Childcare Debate
Students research prevailing attitudes and Rousseau's position on child rearing in the 18th century. They consider attitudes toward motherhood and childcare in our own culture through interviews with peers and family members.
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Global Health: Hunger and Food Around the Globe
Students discuss hunger around the world and come up with a service project. In this global hunger activity, students define vocabulary words and discuss service projects. Students derive a plan, carry it out, and reflect on the process...
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Give a Little, Get a Lot
Learners research a specific charitable organization on the Internet, focusing on the organization's history, services, and importance in society. They develop an outline for a charitable organization with a mission statement.
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A Penny for Your Height
Young scholars investigate measurement. For this fifth/sixth grade mathematics lesson, students explore the relationship between inches and centimeters. Young scholars measure their height in inches or centimeters and convert the...
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Making a Difference in World Health
Students discover environmental awareness by conducting a collection project in class. In this global food activity, students identify the importance of feeding all of the humans on Earth and discuss why some aren't properly nourished....
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Heroes and Celebrities
Students compare heroes and celebrities. In this role-model lesson, students identify the characteristics of a hero and those of a celebrity. Students think of their heroes and place the make a chart of their heroes versus celebrities....
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The Importance of Liberal Arts
Students analyze the importance of receiving a liberal arts education. In this liberal arts lesson, students read about the differences between vocational training and a liberal arts education.
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Identifying Career Interests in the Volunteer and Government Sectors
Students create a list of service opportunities in their community. They identify their interests and research volunteer opportunities that they could do. They also complete a survey based on their experiences.