Activity

Service Learning Projects

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Service learning projects provide pupils an opportunity to put the theories they are learning about civics into practice. Scholars investigate the needs of their community and then adopt a project for them to become involved in.

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Instructional Ideas
  • To gain an understanding of the scope of the civics unit, instructors should read the included "Civics Curriculum Guide"
Classroom Considerations
  • Section four of a 10-part civics unit
  • Civic concepts focused on in these activities include empathy, service to others, participation and involvement in the community, communication, organization, teamwork, and sharing
Pros
  • Includes a list of 20 service learning project ideas and a list of extension ideas
Cons
  • Specific directions for how to organize a service learning project are not included