To introduce students to examples of the major types of nonprofit organization: arts, education, environment, health, religion, and social services. Each site is representative of a nonprofit category and the visit is to give students an example of opportunities for giving.
To identify the intersection between students’ passions, community needs and the effectiveness of organizations selected.
To help students assess the effectiveness of charitable organizations and decide on their own financial contributions.
To introduce students to Andrew Carnegie as one of the outstanding early philanthropists of the United States.
This is an introduction to the differences and similarities between temperate and tropical rainforests. The group discusses patterns in where rainforests are located, and they begin to research characteristics and gain awareness of their biodiversity.
Wealth may be measured in something other than money. We may feel wealthy if we have a loving family or good health. Community wealth may be in relationships, respectful leaders, and good places to visit.
With similar motivations to present-day refugees, African Americans moved north in the mid-1800s to escape slavery and unsafe living conditions in the South. Detroit was an important location where Conductors on the Underground Railroad helped thousands to cross the Detroit River into Canada. In...
To introduce students to fundraising and to guide them as they raise funds that will be used by the class for grantmaking to selected organizations
In this lesson, the children identify foods to eat each day and foods that should be eaten in small amounts. They learn about healthy habits and healthy communities where all people have nutritious food.
Learners determine different ways that they show caring. They write the things they care about in word webs related to "how" they care about each thing.