The purpose of this lesson is to assist students in identifying ways the different sectors have demonstrated community stewardship through philanthropy.
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Unit: Water Resources and the Role of the Independent Sector
Unit: Money Smart Teens (9-12)
Students learn economics and philanthropy vocabulary by playing an interactive game, Philanthropy EconAround Bingo. Students will use an economic decision-making model to decide where to donate money they have collected. They will evaluate what is most important to them (develop criteria for...
Unit: Common Good in Colonial America
This lesson will define and give examples of terms related to philanthropy and the common good. Learners will examine events that led to the development of philanthropic organizations prior to 1763.
Unit: Each One, Teach One
To recognize the importance of engaging in activities to address literacy in their school and community as demonstrated by interpreting and analyzing their reading. They will understand the role of acting as a philanthropist in their school community.
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Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (3-5)
Students will describe how local nonprofits help the community.
Unit: Nonprofits are Necessary (6-8)
Students will describe how local nonprofits help the community.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (6-8)
Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.
Unit: Growing a Citizen
The students will put their personal mission statements on responsible citizenship into practice by influencing public policy.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Purpose: To share with students how a successful local nonprofit was formed and how laws have been changed as a result of its advocacy work. In the case of Road Safe America, the nonprofit's advocacy work affected laws dealing with the trucking industry.
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