by Matt Osborne
Definition
by Matt Osborne
Definition
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.
Enable students to methodically assess their choice of philanthropic giving and decide where to make a $500 donation.
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.
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?
Written by Rick Smith with some content from an earlier edition by Cheryl Gage.
Definition
To create student awareness about philanthropy in daily life throughout the world using a variety of topics and sources.
To identify the intersection between students’ passions, community needs and the effectiveness of organizations selected.
Students examine the personal stories of various nonprofit leaders and relate them to the six Career Pathways. Students will discuss the ways that careers change throughout an individual's life as they pursue their passions. Students will also use the concept of passion to career to plan a...