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Design a Service Learning Activity
Students work together to design a service learning activity for their community that would benefit the Tijuana estuary. Using the internet, they research the elements of a service learning project and plan their's accordingly. They...
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Spread the Word!
Young scholars review what they have learned about community service, philanthropy, prejudice and racism in previous lessons. They design a lesson or service learning experience that can be given to and implemented by elementary school...
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Recording Information to Write a Report - Kids Who Volunteer in Their Communities
Students analyze multiple sources and write a cohesive report for what they learned about kids' volunteer activities. In this service learning lesson, students watch videos about kids who volunteer and complete an organizer for the...
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Picture the Future
Students create a digital portfolio about their activities for several school years. Students compile pictures and copies of their best work onto flash drives. Students combine the pictures and text each year to create a cumulative...
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Setting the Stage for Service Learning Relationships
Students examine the meaning and examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. In this social sensitivity lesson, students identify stereotypes, give examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, explain the...
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Lets Get the Story Out There
Students design their own service learning project based on a survey given to the community. They examine the data they collect and interview directors of foundations in their area. They write a paper about which foundation they have...
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Academic Service Learning: Creating the Philanthropy Resource
Students complete a service learning project. They interview non-profit organizations of their community and develop listing information for each organization. They also develop a list of career opportunities for the community.
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Migration Service Learning Lesson Plan
Students examine how migration affects different aspects of countries. They identify push and pull factors and participate in a service learning project to discover how local and global problems connect.
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The Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World: Where Did It All Start?
Learners trace the origin and history of a nonprofit organization to help them explain the importance of philanthropy.
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The Role of Philanthropy in an Ever-Changing World: Making a Plan
Young scholars identify the needs of the community and the decision-making process used to meet those needs. They plan a service project for the local community and participate in carrying out the plan.