This is a project to assist in the design, drawing, modeling and hopefully constructing of a small Community Children‰ŰŞs Center near Guayaquil, Ecuador. For the last year, Nicki Lehrer, from MIT‰ŰŞs Aero/Astro Department, has been organizing efforts to build the project. The goal of the workshop is to provide her with a full fleshed out design for the community center so it can be built in the summer of 2007.

In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to:

Analyze data about how much Americans give
Identify specific steps one should take when researching an organization to donate to
Explain the importance of using a “watchdog” website to examine an organization’s finances
Research several organizations to assess how effectively they use donors’ money

In this 50 minute lesson, students will be able to:
Understand how philanthropy has evolved with generational changes and technological advancements
Explain why well-meaning items that are donated in times of disaster are not always the most helpful
Analyze the effectiveness of crowdfunding when donating to a cause
Identify the signs of an online charity scam and steps you can take to protect your personal information and donation
Explain how members of GenZ can harness the power of technology to make a difference

Estimated Lesson Time: 45 minutes

Students will be able to:
-Understand how social media can influence spending habits
-Analyze marketing techniques from social media and advertising that encourage spending

ANSWER KEY LINKS: Create a Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) account to access answer keys. They will be listed under the Full Year Curriculum tab.

Students will utilize their event planning skills in order to plan a charity event. Students are responsible for developing a marketing plan that includes the use of the promotional mix, writing press releases, securing sponsors, working as a team, and raising money for a local cause. Students will be evaluated based on their effort and performance prior to, the night of, and through the reflection of the event.

Estimated Lesson Time: 45 minutes

Students will be able to:
-Understand how the context of various situations can affect the financial decisions they make
-Define economic terms about the paradox of value
-Assess which of their personal values most affect how they interact with money

ANSWER KEY LINKS: Create a Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) account to access answer keys. They will be listed under the Full Year Curriculum tab.

Estimated Lesson Time: 45 minutes

Students will be able to:
-Identify different ways that they relate to money
-Assess their own personal values that shape how they make financial decisions

ANSWER KEY LINKS: Create a Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) account to access answer keys. They will be listed under the Full Year Curriculum tab.