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Together, the participants write a grant proposal to request funds to complete an identified service project.
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Unit: What Is a Youth Advisory Committee?
Unit: Nonprofits and Careers
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners learn the characteristics and impact of the nonprofit sector and distinguish it from the for-profit sector. They identify the mission statement in a familiar nonprofit organization.
Unit: Cultural Competence
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K
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Why do we have cultural recognition months? The U.S. calendar of holidays includes months like National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Women's History Month in recognition of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the U.S. This lesson explores why and how we put these...
Unit: Healthy Youth, Healthy Community (K-2)
Grades:
K
1
2
Children explore what it means to be responsible in school and in the community as a responsible citizen. They take action as responsible citizens to make the community healthier.
Unit: Intergenerational Writing Project
Grades:
6
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Youth will develop a collaborative definition of "community" and realize the unique attributes of their community.
Unit: Challenging Social Boundaries
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Through two readings, we learn about racist attitudes and practices in the transportation systems that were supported by Jim Crow laws in the 1940s South. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, it was a final stand after years of injustice and continuous acts of protest. We learn how her...
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Learners analyze characters in five European folktales, particularly female characters. They analyze what small acts of kindness contribute to both the giver and receiver.
Unit: Urban EdVenture Course by the Westminster Schools
Grades:
5
Youth research and report back to the group about the nonprofit organizations that are serving their community and the many facets of community life that nonprofits are involved in.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
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Unit: Character Education: Trustworthiness (Grade 8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners compare two communities to which they belong using a Venn diagram and descriptive words related to trustworthiness.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To acquaint students with the vocabulary and basic tools of accounting principles necessary for all nonprofits.
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