Grades:
6
7
8
In this critical thinking activity, participants sort ideas and make observations about the difference between the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector....
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Unit: Nonprofits in Our Community
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To help students understand the legal aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization and how they differ from other organizations.
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Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.
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Unit: Living In a Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
Children learn that the community has four sectors: business, government, nonprofit, and family. The children may walk through an area in their local community to identify which sector is represented by different places. As an alternative, they may look at a local map. ...
Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will recognize different job opportunities available in the nonprofit sector and identify people in the community who have positions in nonprofit organizations.
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Unit: Community Philanthropy
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Grades:
3
4
5
Participants gain awareness about the work of local nonprofit organizations through research and by interviewing representatives. They summarize the mission, needs, and impact of the organizations on the community.
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Grades:
6
7
8
Using Guidestar as a source, young people identify three nonprofits and their mission statements. ...
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Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students research what nonprofit organizations are in their regional community and study their purpose and what is in their annual reports. They clarify the differences between a nonprofit and for-profit organization.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will distinguish the nonprofit sector from the for-profit sector.
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Unit: Technology and Community Service Course at the Pingry School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.