Nonprofits in Our Community
Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels:
6
7
8
Subjects:
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Language Arts
Keywords:
Focus Question
What is the role of nonprofit organizations?
Unit Overview
These lessons focus on the work of nonprofit organizations in the community and the nonprofit sector as a career option. The young people research a nonprofit in the community and interview staff about their work and the needs they address.
Service Experience
Young people use their voices to raise awareness of the work of a nonprofit in the community. They may take action to support its work based on its needs.
Lessons in This Unit
In this critical thinking activity, participants sort ideas and make observations about the difference between the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector.
In this activity, participants explore the work of several nonprofit organizations. They contact a local nonprofit organization to learn more about their organization, what they do, and how young people can help.