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Young people identify an animal welfare organization to research, and then develop a plan to help persuade others to take up the cause(s) of this group using an advocacy type of their choice.
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This lesson clarifies that true rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Participants discuss the importance of protecting these rights, and if and when it is ever appropriate to limit rights. We learn that one role of nonprofits is to preserve and promote guaranteed rights.
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by Matt Osborne
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What is the relationship of the philanthropic nonprofit sector to democracy? We explore what schools teach about democratic citizenship, social contracts, and core democratic documents.
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Learners look at nonprofit mission statements and then create a personal mission statement related to the impact they want to make as responsible, engaged citizens.
Focus Question: How does an individual use personal interests and strengths to impact the common good?
Grades:
11
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To create student awareness about philanthropy in daily life throughout the world using a variety of topics and sources.
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Enable students to methodically assess their choice of philanthropic giving and decide where to make a $500 donation.
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Written by Rick Smith with some content from an earlier edition by Cheryl Gage.
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Grades:
11
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To identify the intersection between students’ passions, community needs and the effectiveness of organizations selected.
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