Grades:
11
12
To develop a basic understanding about the role of philanthropy in the history of the United States
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Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the financial side of operating a nonprofit organization and to the financial reporting they are required to do for the IRS.
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Unit: Selflessness in Community
Grades:
K
1
2
Children look at Comanche art and identify the meaning of symbols. The children create art representing important ideas in their self awareness and social awareness.
Unit: It's Goin' Down; The Rain Forest
Grades:
6
7
8
Working with current statistics, youth articulate the repercussions of rainforest destruction and how this destruction may personally affect them if deforestation continues at its present pace.
Unit: Poetry of Giving
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
The students will use their knowledge of philanthropy and poetic conventions to write original poetry about philanthropic giving.
Unit: Power to the People through Action
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Participants cite philanthropic historical events on a timeline. They focus on events in which the nonprofit sector was used to make positive changes in society.
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Unit: Exploring Nonprofit Career Opportunities
Grades:
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Young people identify local nonprofit organizations through the Idealist.org website. They describe what the nonprofits do for the community and how people can help with their mission.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our Community
Grades:
6
7
8
In this activity, participants explore the work of several nonprofit organizations. They contact a local nonprofit organization to learn more about their organization, what they do, and how young people can help.
Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to have students name and recognize nonprofit organizations within the local community.
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Unit: Living in a Community: Intro. to Philanthropy
Grades:
K
1
2
The children learn that even young people can be philanthropists. Philanthropy is giving time, talent, treasure for the good of the community.
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