Discuss the meaning of the phrase tone of voice with the class. They respond to a variety of scenarios where a particular tone would be prevalent. They then read "Mother to Son" without knowing the title and answer some questions about...

Tap into the wisdom and knowledge of older members of the community with this New York Times plan. To warm up, learners write about and discuss advice they have been given. After reading "The Life Report," an op-ed column that asks older...

Learners explore decision making by seeking out advice. In this life problem solving lesson, students discuss problems they encounter in daily life and listen to their classmates discussions of all the available options. Learners...

Students survey people of the community to collect opinions regarding a problem. In this philanthropic lesson, students understand the philosophy of Andrew Carnegie about giving back. Students study a problem and propose a solution.

Students discuss opinions they have about entering college. Reading an article on advice from parents, they discuss what their own parents are telling them. They role-play different conflict resolution scenerios. They also write a...

Students create a fitness schedule for a famous person.  In this advice, encourage, discourage lesson, students ask questions to determine the best fitness schedule for a person.  Students relate this activity to that of...

Young scholars consider animal welfare-related careers. In this career activity, students examine non-traditional careers as they research careers that promote animal welfare. Young scholars study the career of John Walsh who invented...

Students role play giving advice. In this social skills lesson, students work in teams to offer advice and suggestions. Students give each other advice and the class attempts to determine the problem. Resources are provided.

Students conduct individual interviews to find out how people in their own communities provide services to others. In this interview lesson, students broaden their perspectives on the meaning of the common good by conducting interviews...

Students use prior knowledge of their own lives to come up with a list of tips for kids who are in the grade below who will be moving up to the next grade. The tips should include what they should know and what they should do. They...

Students investigate how problem solving skills contribute to philanthropy. In this animal welfare lesson, students use problem solving skills to make suggestions about how to solve an issue regarding the humane treatment of an animal.

It takes courage to stand up to bullies. Two sample lessons from a complete Bully Free curriculum, "Courageous and Brave Bystanders" and "Assertiveness Skills for Bullied Students and Empowered Bystanders" provide participants with...

Students examine the importance of limiting power in governments. In this government lesson, students investigate the importance of placing limits on government by looking at the US Constitution. They look at ways that being an active...

In this Regents High School Comprehensive Examination worksheet, students listen to a passage and answer ten multiple choice questions to check comprehension.  Students then complete an essay response in which they write a feature...

Students research a foundation in their community and how it helps its citizens. They form a youth advisory committee and make recommendations to the mock boards of directors. They practice using parliamentary procedure to complete their...

How do you decide what sources are credible when researching online? Evaluate sources with a focus on researching health issues. After brainstorming common health concerns and how they would try to diagnose these problems, class members...

What are some things you think are special enough to keep? Discussing special things launches young learners into reading Keepers. They investigate related vocabulary and practice before, during, and after reading comprehension...

Students examine the writing process. They determine the needs of the readers of their story before writing. They use peer-editing to check for errors and read their story to the class.

Students examine the importance of citizens being involved in their community government for the common good. They look at the importance of limiting government and the concepts of philanthropy.

Students choose three items from a list and discuss the cultural importance of each one. They complete a chart, research information, create a presentation and share it with their peers. Students choose activities to in which to...

Students explore what it means to be an "American" in the eyes of people from other cultures. In this geography and cultural instructional activity, students discuss values that they have. Students read about behaviors that other...

Students take on the role of a ten year old girl, "Jessica." Jessica's friend has moved away from the area and is texting people she doesn't know in chat rooms. Students work in groups to write a message for Jessica to send to her...

Students with autism increase their knowledge about autism, communication, life skills, and goal setting. They read selections from authors who have written about their experiences with autism.

Students identify the four sectors of the economy and give examples of their responsibilities. They describe how a mission statement identifies the focus of a foundation.