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New York City Department of Education

Project Based Learning

For Teachers 6th - 12th
After reviewing the information included in this resource, you will be an expert in both the definition of project-based learning and how to implement it with your class. Discover and explore thorough explanations, detailed...
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Corporation for National and Community Service: United We Serve

For Students 9th - 10th
See many ways to get involved in the community and promote volunteerism. Provides ideas for service, toolkits to help get started, and many resources for people willing to volunteer to improve their schools and communities.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Give Water a Hand

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
National watershed education program engaging young people in environmental service projects. Download their free Action Guide and Leader Guidebook to get your class started on a community service project to help the environment. Action...
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Youth Service America

For Students 9th - 10th
Get Involved! Speak out! Serve! Here's a great site for kids who want to get involved in their community and become the future leaders. Lots of ideas and examples. Explore programs, news, and events to help you get connected and start...
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First school.ws: Community Helpers Theme

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Community helpers theme activities. Choose a community helper or career to find crafts, printable activities, coloring pages and related Internet resources.
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Points of Light

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The mission of the organization is to instill compassion and the idea of service and philanthropy in school children. Find out how to start a Care Club and what projects the children can participate in.
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United Way of America

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the United Way of America. Information covers the mission, vision, community impact and agenda. You can also find the latest news about the community work of the United Way.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Century Settlers of the Edison Westlock Area

For Students 9th - 10th
As the population continued to spread through northern Alberta in the early 1900s, communities were established to provide services for the surrounding areas. Edison was one of these service communities, established just north of...
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National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community

For Students 9th - 10th
With a section for teens and one for adults, TCC offers information and resources aimed at reducing violence in the lives of teens--with their help.
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United We Serve: September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance

For Students 9th - 10th
By Congressional designation, September 11 has been designated National Day of Service and Remembrance. Learn about some of the acts of service people around the country are involved in, and perhaps find your own way to serve.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Charleston Community History

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent example of a Community History. Includes the origin of the community, the plan for settlement, early settlers, religions, important buildings, history through the years, events, and plans for the future.
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Stories of American Community

For Students 9th - 10th
What does it take to make an American community? View the twelve different communities that are profiled through narrative, pictures, and audio.
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Points of Light Institute: Generation On

For Students K - 1st
Developed with the intention of making the world a better place, Generation On is a global project giving children service learning opportunities. Resources for teachers, children, teens, and parents are included.
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Ecological Society of America: Communicating Ecosystem Services

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A large collection of resources to aid professionals, community members, and educators in communicating the role and importance of ecosystem services. Issues addressed include pollination, marine nurseries, and water purification....
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Bahai International Community: Bahai Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
A full-featured portal for the Baha'is of the world publishes information about Baha'i beliefs, practices, social teachings, and more. Also included are links to official Baha'i websites in countries around the world; to selected...
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Amnesty International Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the world of Amnesty International Kids in English or Spanish. This site introduces you to "the basics" of Amnesty International. It gives you a letter writing guide and some other activities to hook into.
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Nick.com: The Big Help

For Students 9th - 10th
The Big Help is made up of groups of kids hard at work improving their own communities.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Service Employment Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Service Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
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Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Social Services Employment Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Social Services Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
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National Park Service: North Carolina State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...
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The Student Conservation Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Mission: To build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
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Arizona Department of Health Services

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Arizona. Includes health news, statistics, community and family health services, press releases, county health profiles, and more.
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Smithsonian Institution

Anacostia Community Museum: Still Cookin' by the Fireside

For Students 9th - 10th
This online presentation documents the role of the African American in food service from early colonial days through the 1940s. Primary source documents and photographs are included.
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Alzheimer's Community Care Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This association provides direct care and support services for alzheimer's patients. They have several programs to help patients, caregivers, and families.