Students plan a service project to contribute to their community and then reflect on their experience. In this service project lesson, students help in a food pantry or donation center in their community. Students then write statements...

Learners write a grant proposal in support of a local youth philanthropy project. In this grant writing lesson, students research online youth in philanthropy projects. Learners complete a worksheet about their research. Students then...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students watch a video about state policies pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions. Students plan and carry out an Earth Day service project...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Students discuss issues that are important to them.

Students investigate nonprofit organizations. In this service learning lesson, students complete information recording forms as they research selected nonprofit organizations. Students use their findings to design promotional posters for...

Students explore careers. For this service learning lesson, students consider the value of job satisfaction and explore non-traditional jobs related to animal welfare.

Students explore the concept of social justice. In this Civil Rights lesson, students fulfill the Rubric for Historical Research requirements as they conduct research on a Civil Rights or Anti-Apartheid Movements leader.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students consider and share the importance of volunteering. Students participate in a service learning project and reflect on it.

Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this character education lesson plan, students examine a quote from John Muir regarding the value of nature.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of democracy. In this character education lesson, students discover enlightened self-interest and discuss a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville.

Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students examine Jewish traditions tikkun olam and malchut shakai. Learners discuss how to apply Jewish beliefs in order to help others in the...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students investigate the "Giraffe Heroes Project" and read about service works that teens have completed.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students study the works of well-known philanthropists and write an acrostic poem using the word CARING.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing instructional activity, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension activities are...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students compare and contrast nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Students explore the concept of animal welfare. In this service learning lesson, students present a "Career with Animals" exposition as they research animal welfare careers and present their findings to their peers.

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

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

Students discover the Society of Friends. In this Quakers instructional activity, 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. For 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. For this philanthropy lesson, students consider how to put forth their personal best in all areas of their lives as they participate in a physical activity.

Middle schoolers examine the importance of responsibility. In this character education instructional activity, students participate in a group discussion to explore and define responsibility.