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What Would We Do?
Students develop an emergency plan for their pets. In this animal welfare lesson, students discuss how to keep their pets safe in an emergency and create pet emergency kits.
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From Where Does Prejudice Come?
Middle schoolers explore the concept of discrimination. In this social studies activity, students view pictures and write down the first thing that comes to their mind. Middle schoolers discuss if stereotyping or prejudice affected their...
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One Grain at a Time
Students investigate deserts. In this geography activity, students create a KWL chart about deserts and research information on deserts by using reference books. Students record the characteristics of deserts and the wildlife which lives...
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Rescuers Who Made a Difference
Middle schoolers explore the many ways that people helped Jews during the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, students read and discuss The Yellow Star by Carmen Agra Deedy. Middle schoolers journal about times when they were...
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Civil Rights Leaders; Past and Present
Young scholars 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.
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No Choice!
Young scholars explore the concept of democratic freedom. In this service learning instructional activity, students investigate the freedom the Pilgrims sought as they moved from England and write a journal from their point of view.
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I Watch Babies Grow
Students examine the potential of human beings. In this philanthropy lesson, students research the life of peer as they interview them and create a timeline that features important moments in their lives.
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Turning Literature into News
Students examine the newspaper. In this writing purposes lesson, students read the newspaper and discuss the purpose: to inform, entertain and persuade. Students identify facts and opinions. Students write an article and discuss acts of...
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One Small Act
Young scholars explore the trait of caring. In this character education lesson, students discuss acts of kindness and collaborate to promote a kindness campaign.
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Philanthropists: Past, Present, Future
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students compare the work of antislavery activists to work of philanthropic activists today. Student implement a plan to share kindness with others.
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Tolerance and Non-Violence in Civil Society
High schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing lesson, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension activities are included.
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Love Your Neighbors Like Yourself (Private-Religious)
Students role play. In this service lesson plan, students brainstorm what it means to love their neighbor as themselves. Students discuss why it is important to help others and role play scenarios where they volunteer to help someone in...
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Who Works for Nonprofits?
Learners explore career opportunities in the nonprofit sector. In this character development and career lesson plan, students identify job opportunities in a nonprofit organization and research the necessary skills needed for these...
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Investigating Nonprofits
Young scholars investigate nonprofit organizations. In this service learning lesson, students complete information recording forms as they research selected nonprofit organizations. Young scholars use their findings to design promotional...
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Animal Shelters - Sharing Our Knowledge
Young scholars arrange a service project for a local animal shelter. In this animal shelter instructional activity, students collect items to be given to a local shelter. They learn how to estimate the monetary value of the donated...
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And the Beat Goes On...
Students respond to the Indian folktale, The Drum. In this philanthropy lesson, students reflect upon the folktale and demonstrate ways one person can make a difference in the world. Students construct a Powerpoint presentation as a...
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Debating Responsibility
Students examine the benefits of taking responsibility for their actions. In this character education lesson, students role-play various scenarios and discuss the impact of taking responsibility in each situation.
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Defining Trustworthiness
Pupils explore the trait of trustworthiness. For this character education lesson, students discuss the attributes of people they trust. Pupils create a group definition of trustworthiness.
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Trust Leans
Young scholars define trust and what it means to be trustworthy. In this good character lesson plan, students think of a person they trust and discuss what makes them trustworthy. Young scholars pair up and complete trust leans. Students...
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Understanding Justice, Kindness and Tolerance
Ninth graders consider the implications of racism and prejudice. In this character education activity, 9th graders participate in a classroom activity that requires them to consider how self-deception and self-betrayal contribute to racism.
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Keeping Our Pets Safe In An Emergency
Students fill out worksheets that teach them how to prepare for emergency situations and how to enable animal safety in emergency situations. In this emergency lesson plan, students talk about different kinds of emergencies and how they...
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One Small Act
Students perform acts of kindness. In this caring lesson, students brainstorm ideas for acts of kindness. Students select their favorite idea and work in groups to make a plan for how to carry out their act of kindness.
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The Road to the American Revolution
Learners consider the case for forming a new, independent nation. In this American Revolution lesson, students examine the people, places, and events that led to the outbreak of war in the colonies. Learners compare colonial protests to...
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Matter: Build a Word
Fourth graders examine matter and the periodic table of elements. In this matter lesson plan, 4th graders discuss atoms and their composition. Students explore the periodic table of elements and use it to spell words out of the elements.