To help students understand the language of private foundations, their unique terms, and specific definitions. Furthermore, to help students learn the specific rules and regulations governing private foundations that help foundations stay in compliance with IRS regulations. Finally, to help...
Teach lessons that involve students in understanding patterns of bullying behavior and making plans to set up a more positive school culture. Student awareness of the issue can help reduce negative behaviors.
Students explore the importance of limited government and citizen participation in their communities for the common good. Students research the local community foundation, raise funds, and learn parliamentary procedure.
Using the three economic sectors (for-profit, government, nonprofit) the learners will identify and categorize local organizations into one of these three economic sectors, They will write letters to those in the nonprofit sector in an effort to determine if and how their services might be ...
We investigate the rights and responsibilities that are built into the fabric that formed the United States.
Youn people define philanthropy and learn about the contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to the common good. They categorize his accomplishments in the nonprofit, business, and government sectors.
When people say that they have freedom, what do they mean? Does it mean I can do whatever I want? Learners explore the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. They review knowledge of United States history and government necessary to become a naturalized citizen.
Learners describe proper nutrition and compare their own eating habits with what is recommended by experts.
Develop students' skills of writing in several genres: persuasive essay, news story, reflective journaling, and personal narrative.
Using the radio broadcast "This I Believe" as a model, learners create visual or audio statements of their beliefs about volunteering and serving. Each presentation communicates the culture, experiences, and motivations that influence the learner's attitude about service. After presenting...
