Life on Earth is made possible by the unique composition of its atmosphere. Working collaboratively, a scale model is created as young scientists learn about the different layers of gas that surround the planet. Cards are included that...

In class, your emerging environmentalists construct dust catchers. They take them home for a week or two, and then bring them back into class to examine under a magnifier. From this activity, they learn what makes up dust and that...

What is the difference between a news story and a personal narrative? This plan has learners write a personal narrative using the topic of service projects in their community. Consider completing a cross-curricular extension by bringing...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this character education lesson plan, students discuss the value of honesty and consider honesty towards self, family, friends, and the community as they write a reflection.

Pupils discover public trust. In this civics lesson, students explore how to promote public trust as they use their resources to support worthy politicians, athletes, celebrities, and corporations.

Young scholars explore the contributions of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In this character education lesson plan, students read a handout regarding Stanton's life. Young scholars respond to discussion questions regarding her philanthropic work.

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

Middle schoolers explore the concept of honest communication. In this character education lesson, students discover eschew obfuscation and role play sincere communication exchanges with other middle schoolers.

Students examine the importance of customer service in the travel and tourism industry. They determine the role of staff in providing service and when there are problems with services provided by completing case studies.

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

Practice using feelings as a way to reflect on past experiences. The poem The End and the text Tell Me a Story Mama are used to identify feeling words. As an extension, pupils participate in a service learning project and...

Students explore how to complete work sheets for a service business. They enter transactions that affect the owner's equity of a proprietorship into a worksheet that reviews the business activities for the past fiscal year. They...

Young scholars explore the work of Jane Goodall. In this advocacy lesson plan, students investigate the life and work of Jane Goodall. Young scholars examine her work as an animal advocate and explore their own personal advocacy styles.

Students develop an appreciation of history as they volunteer their time in historical museums. In this historical perspectives lesson, students work with valuable local documents as they aid the staff of selected local historical...

Middle schoolers learn about stressors, effective stress management techniques, and the role of resilience and tolerance in handling stress. Individuals then create a personal mind map that includes their own mental/emotional management...

Students will explore good and services, income and saving listening to the story The B. Bears Trouble With Money.  In this early economic lesson, students discuss what it means to earn money doing services and save money to...

Fourth graders examine the resources of Indiana and how they are used to produce goods. In this resources of Indiana lesson, 4th graders explore historical periods in Indiana as they relate to its resources. Students discover that the...

Second graders listen to stories about homeless people.  In this public service lesson, 2nd graders recognize the problems of being homeless and the importance of community activities.  Students listen to Fly Away Home and...

Second graders explore financial decision making. In this introductory economics lesson, 2nd graders listen to the book Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst, and discuss making financial choices based on wants and...

Fourth graders experience how businesses are started. In this goods and services lesson, 4th graders learn the story of an Indiana man who started his own chocolate business. Students watch a video about his life and discuss the...

Young scholars examine Benjamin Franklin's community service in Philadelphia. In this American history famous heroes instructional activity, students make text-to-self-and-world connections between the Philadelphia community service...

Students understand the stereotypes and realities of older people. In this philanthropic lesson plan, students in groups read and report on the positive images of older people in children's books. Students address the needs and wants of...

Seventh graders examine different ways where they can be most effective in sharing their newly acquired financial expertise.  In this cross curricular lesson, 7th graders participate in a service project. Students...