Curated OER
The Rhythm of Life - Episode One - Rhythm
Students investigate the role of music in their lives. They examine rhythm as the building block of music and examine how to appreciate music. They investigate music as a tool in health and healing.
Curated OER
Where In The World?
Students identify the goods and services from the United States and Mexico. Using postage stamps, they describe the various images they see and place them into categories. They use those categories to determine what is important in...
Curated OER
Reflection on Philanthropy and Self Concept
Young scholars examine how philanthropy shapes one's self identity. They reflect on this topic after listening to song lyrics and create a presentation. They share the information they gathered with the class.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Non Profit Organizations
This site from the Cornell University School of Law defines non-profit organizations and explains the organizational structure and statutes/regulations that control these entities.
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Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator rates U.S.-based nonprofits and charities on a variety of effectiveness scales so that givers can make informed decisions about how their charitable contributions are spent. Find useful insights for analyzing the role...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nonprofit Organization
A description of what a nonprofit organization is, and examples from around the world of features they usually have in common and differences in structure and function. Also discusses problems that nonprofits experience.
Other
The Als Association
The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. This website guides you through information regarding ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), discusses the global, cutting-edge...
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Cuso
CUSO is a Canadian organization similar in mission and purpose as the United States' Peace Corps. Founded in 1961, CUSO has grown into a dynamic organization working to combat poverty and inequality, aid human rights, treat HIV/AIDS, and...
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Points of Light
The mission of the organization is to instill compassion and the idea of service and philanthropy in school children. Find out how to start a Care Club and what projects the children can participate in.
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Heart of Yoga Association
The Heart of Yoga Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the principles of yoga.
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Careers in Business: Nonpofit Careers
Business careers don't have to involve high-stress management, financial finagling or marketing a product you don't like. If you'd rather not flog Cheetos; if you're looking for something that's a little more meaningful, then the field...
Other
United Way of America
This is the official site of the United Way of America. Information covers the mission, vision, community impact and agenda. You can also find the latest news about the community work of the United Way.
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American Red Cross
Home page of the American Red Cross with links to disaster services, biomedical services, international services, community services, military services, health and safety services, volunteer services, and youth services. Also includes...
Other
League of Women Voters
This resource provides information about important issues, relating towards female voters.
Other
Amnesty International Kids
Delve into the world of Amnesty International Kids in English or Spanish. This site introduces you to "the basics" of Amnesty International. It gives you a letter writing guide and some other activities to hook into.
Other
Ratifying Kyoto Will Benefit Canada's Competitiveness
A sophisticated and in-depth research document suitable for senior students needing a primary study in the benefits of the Kyoto Protocol to Canada's economic competitiveness. A large Adobe PDF document is clickable and downloadable. The...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Organized Labor
Industrial workers, as industry emerged and grew in the last half of the 19th century, did not profit as the business tycoons did. Read about the very beginnings of attempts to organize as a force to demand higher wages, a shorter work...
Other
Ohio School Boards Association: Homepage
The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) is a private, not-for-profit statewide organization of public school boards. OSBA's purpose is to encourage and advance public education through local citizen responsibility. This site contains...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Cpi the Crystal Ball
Governments and other financial organizations are constantly measuring trends in the economy to try to predict what will happen next. The ability to successfully predict economic trends has a profound effect on whether or not a business...