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Harriet Tubman
Students study the contributions of Harriet Tubman. In this service learning lesson, students explore the work of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
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Kids' Kompany
Students explore philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students determine ways to earn money and consider how to use money for the common good.
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Recognizing How We Are Alike
Students explore the concept of social justice. In this service learning worksheet, students read The Sneeches in order to appreciate cultural uniqueness.
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How About a Hand?: The Drive
Students explore the concept of social justice. In this service learning worksheet, students read Wanda's Roses in order to understand homelessness, hunger, and poverty.
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If I Were Bill Gates
Students investigate community endowments. In this service learning lesson plan, students explore the function of grants within communities and write a grant application.
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Oil + Water + Students= Knowledge
Students create advertising with the intent of protecting wildlife. In this service learning instructional activity, students craft advertisements and write persuasive essays regarding the protection of wildlife.
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Kid-Friendly CDVs
Learners discover core democratic values. In this service learning lesson, students create posters in order to promote core democratic values.
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Step Into the Real World ~ Careers & Service Learning
High schoolers research, analyze and study a variety of resources and activities to broaden their horizons on careers and service learning through classroom, community and career activities. They scan all possible choices they have at...
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Planning a Service Project
Young scholars begin the instructional activity by discussing what type of project they are interested in and how much time can be devoted. They also discuss why it is important to focus on the community and are introduced to the...
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Now You Have It, Now You Don't
Fifth graders explore the value of service. In this consumer practices lesson, 5th graders investigate natural resource protection needs. Students participate in the preservation of natural resources through service learning.
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Students Working in Local Historic Preservation
Students develop an appreciation of history as they volunteer their time in historical museums. In this historical perspectives lesson plan, students work with valuable local documents as they aid the staff of selected local historical...
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Amazon Rainforest Poster Project/Service Project
Students make efforts to save the rainforests. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students discuss facts about the resources of the rainforests. Students then create posters that encourage other to reduce their use of paper.
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Flavors and Favors
Students conduct a food drive. In this service learning instructional activity, students put on a school-wide food drive, decorate the bags the food will be delivered in and possibly even help distribute the food.
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Dogfighting Unit Lesson One--The Game Show
Young scholars explore the implications of dogfighting. In this animal welfare lesson, students participate in a game that helps them to consider the harmfulness of dogfighting.
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America Responds to Terrorism: How Youth Can Help
Students explore the opportunity to educate others. In this response to terrorism lesson, students explore 12 service learning opportunities that they may choose to implement in order to take positive action in response to terrorism.
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Service Learning--A School Violence Prevention Strategy
Learners analyze school violence issues. In this service learning lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding school violence issues. Learners examine service projects to prevent school violence.
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Super Seniors
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students research everyday heroes who happen to be senior citizens and write their biographies. Students also volunteer to help senior...
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A Grand Showing
Students promote philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students create video documentaries based on service learning projects they completed and then share the video with their peers and community.
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Unequal Unemployment
Students examine unemployment in the United States. In this statistics lesson, students examine data and primary sources regarding unemployment in the United States.
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Needs of the Homeless
Students explore the needs of the homeless. In this philanthropy lesson student read chapter 1 of Trevor's Place and discuss facts regarding homelessness. Students write their impressions about homelessness in journals.
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Understanding Service Learning
Students define service learning and reflect on the purpose of the Global Youth Service Day. In this service learning lesson, students discuss and define service learning projects and the role youth has in their community. Students write...
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Reflect & Celebrate
Students complete activities to learn about service learning. In this community service lesson plan, students answer reflection questions about community service. Students create thank you cards and letters to sponsors, government...
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Four Sectors
Students explore the sectors of civil society. In this philanthropy lesson, students explore and categorize government, market, nonprofit, and household sectors.
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We the Community
Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students design and create informational books regarding nonprofit agencies and philanthropists in their community.