Nonprofits in Our Community

Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
6
7
8
Subjects: 
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Language Arts
Focus Question 

What is the role of nonprofit organizations?

Unit Overview 

These lessons focus on the work of nonprofit organizations in the community and the nonprofit sector as a career option. The young people research a nonprofit in the community and interview staff about their work and the needs they address.

Service Experience 
Young people use their voices to raise awareness of the work of a nonprofit in the community. They may take action to support its work based on its needs.
Lessons in This Unit