Upcoming Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy Revamp
Exciting news: two more mini-units are getting an update! Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship are the latest additions to NGPF’s all-star team of recently revamped mini-units. With brand new lessons and activities, these mini-units will fit right in with our recent MVPs: Buying a Car and Buying a House. Let's dive into what's new!
When Will These Updates Happen?
These updates will be released next Thursday, August 24th. You can get a sneak peek of the lesson topics and released activities below.
What’s New in Entrepreneurship?
The revamped Entrepreneurship Mini-Unit engages students with fun and personalized activities, covers a broader range of topics, and draws connections between entrepreneurship and personal finance.
4 Updated Lessons
- Understanding Entrepreneurship
- Hurdles of Entrepreneurship
- Planning and Pitching a Business
- Launching a Business
4 Updated Activities
- CREATE: A Lean Business Plan - brand new!
- ROLEPLAY: Ethics in Entrepreneurship - brand new!
- CREATE: A Business Idea - revamped
- PROJECT: Pitch Your Business Idea - revamped
What’s New in Philanthropy?
The revamped Philanthropy Mini-Unit embeds more student choice, exploration of personal values, and analysis of how philanthropy fits into our broader society.
3 Updated Lessons
- Intro to Philanthropy
- Giving With Purpose
- Put It Into Action
4 Updated Activities
- ANALYZE: Trends in American Philanthropy - brand new!
- COMPARE: Philanthropy Pitfalls - brand new!
- COMPARE: Charities - revamp coming soon
- RESEARCH: Types of Altruism - revamped
Want to Learn More?
Sign up for Virtual PD: Updated Mini-Units: Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship on Thursday, August 24th at 1:00 pm Pacific.
While you're waiting, why don't you check out our other mini-units!
About the Author
Kathryn Dawson
Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.
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