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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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Unit: Community Health and Safety
Grades:
3
4
5
Participants gain exposure to how citizens organize in response to a need. They observe the benefits of group cooperation. They review data they have collected from surveys and work in collaborative groups to identify focus areas for the service-learning project....
Unit: Living In a Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students learn that the community has four sectors: business, government, nonprofit and family. The students take a walk through a central business district in their local community and identify which sector funds or is represented by different buildings, business, parks and so on.
Unit: Philanthropy, You, and Your World
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will learn about the work of a local nonprofit organization.
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to have students develop appropriate interview questions, interview a philanthropic organization, and present information to the class. This lesson is a continuation from Lesson One: Characterizing Philanthropic People.
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will gain a basic understanding of philanthropic characteristics and how they pertain to their own lives.
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: Why Eat Organic? (9th Grade)
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learner will develop an awareness of organic/sustainable foods as an alternative, earth-friendly way to eat. This lesson encourages the learners to evaluate their choices when they and their families purchase food products. Students identify how organic/sustainable foods contribute to their...
Unit: Be the Change: Environment
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students read about and discuss issues related to pollution, waste management, and recycling. They collect and analyze physical data about the type and amount of litter in a neighborhood park or region. They are challenged to come up with a plan to reduce the amount of litter in their...
Unit: Heroism In Literature
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will be provided the opportunity to reflect cognitively and effectively upon concepts acquired during the first three lessons by producing a manual of service opportunities within their community. Increasing individual student awareness of...