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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article in order to explore different perspectives on homelessness. They volunteer at sites that help the homeless and share their experiences. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students gain a greater understanding of how political borders impact human and environmental development. Then, either individually or as a class, establish a correspondence with a Peace Corps volunteer working in Africa. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students hold a mock election with two candidates representing a local race. They ask to become involved in a local candidacy by volunteering time in passing out fliers or working on staff. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study Eleonor Roosevelt's spirit, personal style, and humanitarian efforts. They investigate their own community for volunteer organizations dedicated to helping others. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate one family's volunteer tourism experience and the international volunteer organizations to create a community guide to helping those in need around the world. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine a case study of contrasting values between cultures. They read and discuss a story of a family of Peace Corps volunteers in Papua New Guinea, write a response to the story, and write a script for a dramatization of the story. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students engage in a lesson that explores the concept of simple machines. They view a powerpoint media presentation and then are introduced to adult volunteers for the lesson. Each volunteer is at a station with a simple machine and demonstrates its use. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the many factors that must be taken into consideration when establishing any volunteer project, be it on a local, regional or international level. They develop international volunteer programs and develop informative brochures to generate interest in them. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students study dinosaurs for 1 week. Students and teacher make a list of what they have learned and what they would like to learn. Students choose a dinosaur to research on the computer. With adult volunteers, students research their dinosaur and record information on their worksheets by pasting printed pictures and words. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine volunteering opportunities as they relate to society and present information using a presentation software program in this technology-based Social Studies lesson. The lesson could be used in a careers class with some adaptations. Full Review »
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