Learners take community action. In this philanthropy lesson, students consider issues in their community and collaborate in small groups to rank the issues identified. Learners read Brandy Cake and reflect on the story's themes in order...

Young scholars examine Chinese folktales. In this literature and philanthropy lesson, students read Chinese folktales and analyze their literary elements. Young scholars consider the effects of generosity in the tales and in their own...

Students prepare food. For this African American community lesson, students read a story and discuss how philanthropy was portrayed. Students write about a time they had the opportunity to share or give. Students decide ways they can be...

Students read quotes. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Historic Excerpts of The Europeans. Students work in pairs and pick one quote to illustrate.

Students discover the Society of Friends. In this Quakers lesson, students research the Quakers and discuss how their beliefs and works are philanthropic and contribute to core democratic values.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students explore the Greek mythology story of Poseidon. Students write letters to Poseidon that address water pollution today and express how they...

Students explore the meaning of the word hero. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine what the word hero means as they discover Jackie Robinson and hits contributions to society.

Students explore the life and works of Rosa Parks. In this Civil Rights lesson, students consider Rosa Parks' work as a philanthropist. Students then write a letter to someone that they admire for making a difference.

Students persevere to build character. In this philanthropy activity, students consider how to put forth their personal best in all areas of their lives as they participate in a physical activity.

Students examine the importance of responsibility. In this character education lesson, students participate in a group discussion to explore and define responsibility.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students consider community service work they may complete when school is not in session.

Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this civics lesson, students investigate the role of philanthropy in our society, and how it makes life better for all.

Pupils explore heroic characters. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss the characteristics of a super hero and then define vocabulary associated with philanthropy such as civic virtue and altruism. Pupils work in groups to sort...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students hear stories of philanthropists, discuss what philanthropy is, and create a philanthropy poster.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students read the story Seedfolks and consider working for the common good. Students also watch "Whose Walls and Whose Rules" in order to take...

Middle schoolers examine the concept of justice. In this fairness lesson, students explore just and unjust activities they have observed in the world. Middle schoolers attempt to look at both sides of stories.

Seventh graders explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, 7th graders examine scenarios based on injustice. Students consider the action they would personally take in the situations by reflection through...

Young scholars define common good. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students review the meaning of philanthropy and define common good. Young scholars share with a partner a time when they did an act of kindness for another...

Students present speeches. In this philanthropy lesson, students invite another class to come visit. They talk about philanthropy and present persuasive speeches written in a previous lesson. The visiting students answer the question...

Young scholars examine lives that have been lived for the positive good of others. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss famous philanthropists and what they have in common. Young scholars define philanthropy, discuss what caring...

Students recognize the importance of justice, tolerance, equality, and historical figures. In this philanthropic actions lesson, students study the philanthropic actions of historical figures, and learn about the concepts of fairness,...

Pupils explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students explore literature in order to understand the flora and fauna of the rain forest. Pupils investigate how stewardship is necessary to retain natural...

Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students select local nonprofit organizations that may benefit from their service. Young scholars welcome a spokesperson from a local organization...

Seventh graders explore the character trait of reputation. In this character education activity, 7th graders focus on their personal reputation as they discuss positive character traits and reflect on character quotations in journal...