Environmental Groups and the Three Sectors

Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
9
10
11
12
Subjects: 
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Language Arts
Issue Area: 
Environment
Focus Question 

 How have individuals and different types of organizations impacted environmental concerns over the years, and what makes an effective action?  

 

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Unit Overview 

Participants explore how the three sectors - for-profitnonprofit, and government - each contribute differently to protecting environmental interests. The young people research organizations and determine their own personal level of commitment to environmental concerns. 

Service Experience 
Young people learn and share information about environmental groups. 
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Environmental Groups and the Three Sectors
Lesson 1 of 2
Grades: 
9
10
11
12

Learners recognize that our valuable natural resources are maintained and cared for by government, business, nonprofits, and individuals. The three sectors (and individuals) work together to accomplish what any one of them cannot do alone.

Unit: 
Environmental Groups and the Three Sectors
Lesson 2 of 2
Grades: 
9
10
11
12

Learners investigate and share information about environmental organizations, particularly around the Flint Water Crisis, to compare and contrast how the three sectors differ in their purposes, goals, and achievements.