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 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 analyze a reading selection. In this wants and needs instructional activity, students read a story to facilitate a discussion about wants and needs. Students discuss how communities help each other in difficult times.

Students investigate vegetables. In this multi-subject lesson plan, students learn about vegetables and participate in several activities using vegetables. A list of 7 materials is included.

Students analyze a reading selection. In this community instructional activity, students read a story about how community helps a family in need. Students discuss their community organizations and how they help those in need.

Students create a three-part bank. In this savings instructional activity, students utilize the three-part bank to separate their spending needs, wants, and long term goals. Students share some of the money earned for donation. Students...

Young scholars explore means by which community arts might be supported. In this "community" social studies lesson, students research various local non-profit organizations. Young scholars role-play as members of the board of a...

Students analyze examples of honesty. In this character education lesson, students role play various situations and decide if they should engage in honest or dishonest behaviors.

Students create a monthly budget. In this finances lesson plan, students learn the terms budget, income and expenses. Students create a monthly spending plan and keep track of what they make and spend for the next 30 days. When...

Students examine the attributes of trust. In this character education instructional activity, students read the Irish folktale "Beth Gellert". Students discuss the folktale and how they can earn the trust of others.

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

Students identify ways families save money. In this financial lesson plan, students read the book A Chair for My Mother and discuss ways to save money. Students identify coin values and practice counting money.

Students consider the necessity of rules. In this citizenship instructional activity, students consider the reasons for rules as they are introduced to their classroom rules and procedures.

Students explore how to transplant trees in their community. For this citizenship lesson, students construct a map of where to plant trees and then plant the trees.

Learners discover how they can contribute in a positive manner in their community. In this service learning lesson, students experience literature through the lens of responsible citizenship.

Young scholars explore coin value and count coin combinations. In this money counting and social studies lesson, students read The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak Williams and practice counting money and making change for a...

Students demonstrate the philanthropic act of caring. In this character education lesson plan, students brainstorm synonyms for care or caring and think of ways to demonstrate caring qualities.

Students describe how the brave word of one female Quaker served as a lifeline for fugitives before the Civil War. In this research lesson plan, students research several examples of the philanthropic work of individuals and...

Students research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Students study a map of...

Middle schoolers discuss the necessities for a camping trip. In this camping simulation lesson, students identify what supplies to take with them on a camping trip and read the rules and regulations for campers. Middle schoolers assign...

Students consider their contributions to society. In this service learning instructional activity, students examine Jewish tradition of tikkun olam. Students recognize that the world is imperfect as they participate in classroom...

Students explore gardening. In this agriculture lesson, students plan and plant seeds according to the procedure modeled by a "master gardener." Flowers are distributed at a local retirement home.

Students read the book, Amber on the Mountain and discuss its philanthropic implications. They determine the literacy needs of their own communities. They ask family members to complete reading recollection forms about when and how they...

Students discuss how to be a good friend to others. They create a list of characteristics to use in more future lessons. They reflect on they type of friend they are in journal writings.