Karma Tycoon Video Game Study Guide Unit – About Us

Title – Karma Tycoon Video Game Study Guide Unit
About Us

A STUDY GUIDEPrimary Subject – Social Studies
Secondary Subjects – Language Arts, Math
Grade Level – 7-10

2) About Us

Grades 7-10

Karma Tycoon rocks the gaming world by offering you a thrilling ride through the world of social entrepreneurship as you earn Karma in virtual communities across the US.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. UNIT INTRODUCTION
2. ABOUT US:
   • DO SOMETHING

   (SEE BELOW)

3. KARMA TYCOON PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
4. LEARNING GOALS AND LINKS TO CLASSROOM LEARNING
5. HOW TO PLAY KARMA TYCOON
6. VOCABULARY
   • Nonprofit Terms
   • “Learn” Sections from Karma Tycoon Video Game for Grants, Foundations, Balance Sheets, Credit Cards, and Loans
7. CITIES AND NONPROFIT DATA
   • Cities
   • Types of Nonprofits
8. PRE-GAME LESSON PLAN 1
   • What Is a Nonprofit Organization?
9. PRE-GAME LESSON PLAN 2
   • City and Nonprofit Internet Learning Hunt
10. PRE-GAME LESSON PLAN 3
    • The Importance of Managing Your Finances
11. POST-GAME LESSON PLAN 1
    • Devising a Budget for Your Nonprofit

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DO SOMETHING is a nonprofit Internet company dedicated to the promotion of youth service activities. We believe young people have the power to make a difference. It is our aim to inspire, support, and celebrate a generation of doers: young people who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. Listen up, speak out, and take action at www.dosomething.org.

http://www.dosomething.org/karmatycoon

E-Mail karmatycoon@dosomething.org!