Young scholars research a Nobel Peace Prize winner to gain understanding of their philanthropic contribution to the global community. In this global peach lesson plan, students identify a Nobel Peace Prize winner, reflect on how their...

Young scholars analyze and interpret the meaning of a famous quote to their own lives. In this philanthropic responsibility lesson, students generate a list of positive traits shared by the local community. Young scholars discuss what it...

Learners 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 define philanthropy. In this school community lesson, students watch a slideshow of pictures that represent different types of community. Students define community and list the communities they are part of. Students also define...

Learners research the stories of individuals who have received the Nobel Peace Prize. In this global peace lesson, students describe the work of various winners of the Noble Peace Prize, and analyze the choices made by the recipients and...

Students reflect on the needs of the community and of the school. In this philanthropy lesson, students work in pairs to answer the questions, "Can kids make a difference?" Students understand the importance of making a difference by...

Students implement a plan to carry out a service project with a nonprofit organization. For this philanthropy lesson, students use a decision-making model to choose a local organization to work with and keep a journal of the service...

Students work to improve the community by generating funds to address a community need. In this community service project, students sponsor a event for the community. Students write letters to local representatives and invitations to the...

Students define philanthropy. In this community lesson, students read A River Ran Wild and discuss the needs in the communities presented. Students discuss aspects of philanthropy in a community and brainstorm elements of a healthy...

Students research celebrity philanthropists. For this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Andrew Carnegie and identify ways he was philanthropic. Students choose a celebrity philanthropist to research.

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

Students evaluate how volunteering helps others. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students define what a volunteer is and brainstorm a group volunteer project to implement in the school. Students write an essay describing how...

Middle schoolers explore political candidates' viewpoints on issues that contribute to the "common good." In this political candidates lesson, students read and view mixed media to identify political issues that contribute to a civil...

Students identify acts of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the term "hero" and read the book Stone Soup. Students discuss soup kitchens and complete a Venn diagram analyzing the differences between governmental...

Students 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. Students assign roles for each...

Students discuss proper ways to work in a group. In this character education lesson, students identify the vocabulary words "inclusion" and "exclusion" and create a list of ways to respect others in a group setting.

Students examine how to make a difference in their community. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss if one person can make a difference, brainstorm a list of actions individuals can take to make a difference and write an essay...

Learners explore how communities help each other. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the story The Legend of the Bluebonnet and discuss the philanthropy portrayed in this community. Learners think of their most valuable...

Young scholars participate in a service project. In this stewardship lesson, students review the concepts of philanthropy and environmental stewardship. Young scholars practice being good stewards by researching public areas in their...

Students explore celebrity philanthropy. In this character development lesson, students read an article and discuss Oprah Winfrey's involvement in several charitable organizations.

Learners explore courage. In this moral and character development lesson, students read biographical information about Jackie Robinson and identify examples of courage exemplified in his life story.

Students explore conflict resolution. In this character education lesson plan, students role play simple conflict resolution situations at school and present the skits to other classes.

Students discover philanthropic acts of the Civil War era. In this service learning instructional activity, students research Underground Railroad literature, Reconstruction Amendments, and acts of philanthropy during the Civil War era.

Young scholars examine the tradition of giving and sharing in early Native American communities. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the term philanthropy, list 3 traditions of Native American giving and sharing, and identify 3...