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Two Moments in the Life of Rick Rescorla: Vietnam and 9/11
He saved a group of men under fire from the Viet Cong, and he urged those fleeing the burning Trade Center Towers on 9/11 to "be calm, be strong." Rick Rescorla was last seen going back into the twin towers to bring others to safety....
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
The Junto Meets Again
Out of the classroom and into the streets! With Ben Franklin’s Junto society as inspiration, learners develop their ideas for improving their communities and put them into action. After analyzing meeting notes to discover what the Junto...
Rainforest Alliance
Who Takes Care of the Maya Forest Corridor?
Who keeps animals safe? Who keeps us safe? Discover the helpers that make learning and growing possible through a medley of activities that focus on habitats—ours and those in the rainforest. Scholars are asked to identify one helper who...
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
What Good May I Do: Franklin and the American Civic Association
Benjamin Franklin may have been a Founding Father of the United States, but he also founded a number of civic associations. Learners explore his legacy using a biographical essay and collaborative activity. After their exploration,...
Learning to Give
Why Volunteer?
Inspire scholars to volunteer their time to make a positive change in their community. With help from research, a public speaker, and reflection, learners define and asses what it takes to be a volunteer in a business, non-profit,...
Curated OER
Looking at Our Community
Students analyze the way that the media views the community that they live in. They poll residents about the strengths and weaknesses of their community and devise ways such as community service projects that they can improve the image...
Curated OER
Step Into the Real World ~ Careers & Service Learning
Students 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 their...
Curated OER
Woof! Woof! At Your Service
First graders study goods and services. In this economics lesson, 1st graders discuss the goods and services one could encounter in different places, for example the goods and services at a kennel.
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Following in Their Footsteps (Private-Religious)
Students serve in their community. In this community action lesson, students read "First They Came for the Jews" and discuss what happened when people didn't take ethical action. Students discuss the actions they could take to help in...
Curated OER
Trusted Adults
In this health problems activity, students name 3 people in their community who could possibly help with every day problems. Students then draw a picture of each person named and tell where they could find them in the community.
Curated OER
The Job of the Police Officer
In this community helper instructional activity, students look at a photograph of police officers, and read a short job description. They answer and correct 5 online multiple choice questions using the online tool.
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Haring Mosaic
Eighth graders design and create a tile mosaic in a public place inspired by the work of artist Keith Haring. In this Haring Mosaic lesson, based on an actual project in Germany, 8th graders study the artist's work, design and execute...
Curated OER
Spread the Word!
Learners 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 students.
Curated OER
LESSON 6: Is There a Stone in My Soup? (K-2)
Students plan a service project for students in their community, celebrating respect through understanding diversity, selflessness and cooperation.
Curated OER
We Are Divine Creations (Tolerance)
Students learn ways people volunteer and the ways it helps their self and spirit. In this service project lesson plan, students define tolerance and study people or organizations who have demonstrated tolerance. Students then answer...
Curated OER
Do Something
Students practice verbal and nonverbal communication in order to help clarify true feelings of tragedy. They communicate also about the gratitude for people who are community helpers.
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Coloring Page: The Policeman
In this social studies activity, students learn about police officers as community helpers. Students color the picture of the policeman who is directing traffic.
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Helpful Holidays
For this holiday writing worksheet, pupils consider community service or being helpful to others. Students read the story starter and write how they could be helpful to others.
Curated OER
Create a Book on Tape
Learners of all ages record themselves reading their favorite books with accuracy and feeling. They must read with sound effects and consider the audience for whom the tape is being made. They are assessed based on the quality of their...
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Faith And Service
Eighth graders recognize the connection between their religious faith and social responsibility. After a lecture/demo, student groups complete a worksheet imbedded in this plan, then create posters depicting community service.
Curated OER
Beef (Advanced)
For this beef worksheet, students participate in a variety of activities including completing a digestion dilemma, identifying best meat cuts and selecting a service project to complete.
Curated OER
"I'm Not Old Enough to Vote, but If I Was..." Creating Video Public Service Announcements
Young scholars create a short multi-media public service announcement aimed at increasing voter participation after determining how the issues can impact their communities. They apply critical viewing skills while determining the...
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Success in Professional Careers
Keep climbing the ladder to success. Scholars explore the topic of success in professional careers by viewing a PowerPoint, completing a KWHL chart, and participating in a role-playing activity. Next, they create a public service...