Mother Teresa

What does it mean to be a hero? Who qualifies as a hero? In groups, middle and high schoolers brainstorm a list of heroes and create a list of characteristics that a person must possess in order to be a hero. Extend this lesson by having...

Students research Sojourner Truth. In this African-American history lesson, students read the speech "Ain't I A Woman?" and brainstorm descriptive words that describe Sojourner Truth. Students discuss why her acts were considered...

Students read Scott O'Dell's book, Sing Down the Moon, and answer questions about the forced migration of the Navahos from Arizona to Fort Sumter, New Mexico. They conduct research and describe a tenebrae service and its importance.

Students research community organizations in their area. They identify three acts of philanthropy and three resources in the community that could help the common good. They reflect on their research in journal writings.

In this peacemakers worksheet, students answer short answer questions about people who have been peacemakers in the world. Students complete 6 questions.

Students decide how much money is needed to help a family in their community. They develop a way to raise funds and follow through with the project. They identify private sources of funds in their community.