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A Long Walk

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify ways people persevere in a difficult situation. In this character education instructional activity, 7th graders watch a video about a man with cerebral palsy and discuss ways he perseveres.
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Trust

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students define trust. In this social skills lesson, students read The Other Side and interact with their classmates to define what trust is.
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Classroom Rules

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students follow directions and adhere to the classroom rules while completing movement and equipment challenges. In this movement lesson plan, students follow the commands of the teacher and perform these movements safely.
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4 Corners Pre-reading Strategy for A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider different statements based on the themes from Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, and decide what they think of the statement. They share their ideas as a class and discuss all sides to a idea. 
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Impromptu and Extemporaneous Speeches

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners brainstorm and agree on a topic that is interesting to both the speaker and the audience and research it with both tradition and non-traditional sources. They write and outline the body of the speech and translate the speech...
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Preparing and Making a Presentation

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students make a presentation and know the various types of presentations. In this presentation lesson, students answer questions about presentations and then create their own presentation following the set of standards given.
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Growing Up

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the definitions of philantrophy and common good. They identify non-profit organizations in their community and research organizations that existed in colonial times with the same goal in mind. They create a timeline for...
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COOPERATION BLOCKS

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students follow oral instructions in order to make a pattern with wooden blocks.
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"An American Story" -- The Responsibility of Citizenship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify examples of philanthropy in a movie. They explain how philanthropic acts contribute to the common good. They discover their rights and responsibilities on being a citizen of the United States.
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Advise And Consent Lesson 1: Limits of Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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River through Time (A)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the impact of humans on the environment of a river valley over time and recognize stewardship and the common good in a real life example.
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River and Us (A)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students define and demonstrate proper use of common good, preserve (as in clean water) and public good as applicable to clean water.
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Music Motivates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students listen to songs from the Civil Rights movement. They explain how the music might have inspired African-Americans to be activists in the movement. They examine how the Civil Rights movement affected the common good.
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The Name Game

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify acts of philanthropy in different works of literature. They idenify and illustrate examples in colonial America. They also read "Miss Rumphius" on how they can make the world a more beautiful place.
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Reaching Out to the Community -- Beyond

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the differences between common good and community capital. They discover their responsibility to contribute to the greater good. They write a letter and design a poster to promote their ideas.
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Give It Back From a Snack Lesson 1: Kids' Kompany

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the ways to earn money and discover the different uses for money. They read children's literature and draw pictures of uses for money that benefit the common good.
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The Mayflower Compact Started It

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the role the Mayflower Compact had in aiding the common good. They analyze the importance of the Compact and what affect it had on the colony. They write a paper summarizing how they interpreted the Compact itself.
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Projecting the Image -- What Can One Person Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research individuals who have received the Nobel Peace Prize. They identify the importance of their actions for the common good. They make note of their background, motivations and values.
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Playing by the Rules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss honesty and the common good. In this character education lesson, students observe a role play demonstrating inappropriate classroom behaviors. Learners evaluate consequences of actions and draw a t-chart comparing...
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Super Seniors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research senior citizens who were heroes during the Reconstruction Era. They interview senior citizens who they believe to be heroes and write a biography about them. They explain how small acts can contribute to the common good.
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Give Me Your Vital Statistics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students get to know each other and while giving them an opportunity to practice their logical thinking skills.
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Human Fax Machines

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover how to communicate effectively by giving oral directions to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They work with a partner and give oral directions for block building.
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Philanthropic Literature: Give a cookie

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read a book to discover the importance of sharing. They predict what will happen in the story. Students use manipulatives to model the story problem. Students follow instructions, measure ingredients, and make cookies.
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Unconditional Kindness

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students express their feelings about their neighbors and how to be kind to others. Teacher and students discuss the meaning of philanthropy and how they can be kind to others. After reading a particular trade book, students are assessed...

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