In this lesson, the learners tell stories of two events in history: a current event from their own point of view and an earlier significant event shared by an older friend or relative. They compare and evaluate how philanthropy responded to each event as well as how they each disrupted...
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Youth explore the history of philanthropic behavior (sharing, community collaboration, service) in ancient cultures and today, as well as compare themes of love and service in different world religious practices.
Learners identify and investigate local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations, as well as job opportunities using the Idealist.org web site.
Learners distinguish between the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector and identify some of the more common characteristics of each.
Authored by Glen Goedde
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Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.
We define the nonprofit, or third, sector and explain why it is important as an alternative power structure.
Written by Anastesia Okaomee
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Lisa M. Rose
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