To help students understand the legal aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization and how they differ from other organizations.
To create student awareness about philanthropy in daily life throughout the world using a variety of topics and sources.
To introduce students to organizations that focus on international and global problems, rather than local or national concerns.
Note: This specific lesson involves CARE, an international organization located in Atlanta where the Philanthropy 101 course was developed. We encourage...
We learn about the ancient Aztec culture in Mexico.
Learners use economic thinking to determine how to allocate their scarce resources for community service.
Using provided evaluation or reflection forms, share details about the service and its impact. A demonstration to an interested audience is a great way to show details of the need and service and celebrate relationships and impact.
Participants identify and compare the different roles of the four sectors of the economy (government, business, nonprofit, and family). They identify which sector does what and observe how they approach differently the sometimes overlapping responsibilities....
Students learn how poverty and hunger are related.
In this lesson, young people research various types of renewable energy and write a persuasive statement about which energy source their city or county should invest in.