Students research Mother Teresa. In this philanthropy lesson, students research Mother Teresa and list the characteristics that makes her a hero. Students identify and write about a hero in their life.

Students research philanthropists of the American Revolution. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students watch the video Johnny Tremain and analyze the characters and determine their motives. Students read the Declaration of...

Ninth graders practice serial reciprocity. In this "Pay It Forward," lesson plan, 9th graders watch the film of the same name and discuss how it mirrors work by Martin Luther King, Jr. Students then discuss service projects they can...

Students consider their citizenship responsibilities in the world. In this philanthropy lesson, students define civic virtues as they consider how to be fair, just, and tolerant to promote human rights. Students complete a graphic...

Students create philanthropic documentaries. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students collaborate to create a multimedia documentary regarding the community philanthropy work they took part in.

Students explore the tales of Greek mythology and discuss what it means to be a hero. They associate acts of epic heroism with philanthropy noting that these characters acted in a larger than life manner to secure the common good.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of core democratic values. After completing a survey of student populations regarding bullying, small groups analyze their findings and present their findings to the Student Council, principal,...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students create an action plan as pairs study a number of texts dealing with Jewish perspectives on the mastery of the earth. They then determine how these...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this abolition lesson, students watch "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and discuss the philanthropic acts they witnessed in the film. Students also complete an activity that requires them to determine...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students visit a retirement home with their classmates. Students deliver cards and plants to the residents there.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students pull together to clean up a community park and reflect on the experience through literature.

Eighth graders explore the concept of serving the common good. In this service learning lesson plan, 8th graders brainstorm a list of real-life heroes and create charts displaying how the actions of the heroes affected others.

Students investigate the Aztec religion and its symbols. For this Aztec religion lesson, students develop understanding of why the Aztecs gave sacrifices. Students write an essay looking at the Aztec religion and can explain its...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students reflect upon the lesson plan of tikkun olam as they read "First They Came for the Jews." Students plan and execute a tikkun olam project of...

Students study the contributions of Harriet Tubman. For this service learning lesson, students explore the work of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

Students participate in a non-profit organization. In this citizenship lesson, students volunteer at a non-profit organization and apply the concept of philanthropy. Students reflect upon their experience.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students participate in hands-on activities that replicate building a foundation and providing for future generations.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine the role of nonprofit organizations and develop their own philanthropic youth organization within their school.

Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students experience literature and participate in a simulation that examines discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes.

Here is a multiple choice assessment in which students respond to 15 questions relating to social justice, equity, and diversity issues in the United States.

Young scholars explore the ways in which various American cities negotiate the protection of their "green infrastructure," gaining a broader understanding of proposed and enacted legislation as it relates to preserving and planting trees...

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Max Plank. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.

Learners research the history of philanthropy in Michigan by looking at images and pictures while discussing the definition of philanthropy. They design a picture of the first time they saw a philanthropic act and write three sentences...

Students define the Jewish concept of tzedakah. In this religious lesson, students read portions of the Torah and discuss the meaning of tzedakah. Students visit a Jewish Community Center.