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Designing an Action Plan Lesson PlanDesigning an Action Plan Lesson Plan
Publisher
Overcoming Obstacles
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2021
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Designing an Action Plan

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This Designing an Action Plan lesson plan also includes:
  • Service Learning Handbook(.html)
  • Designing an Action Plan (.html)
  • Activity Sheet: Service Learning Guide and Checklist (.pdf)
  • Activity Sheet: AService Learning Guide and Checklist (Google)
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Outcome + available resources  +  schedule + timeline + steps to complete project = Action Plan! The second lesson plan in the "Service Learning" module outlines for scholars the steps to take when designing an action plan for their Service Learning project. It also covers how to locate, validate, and cite resources.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, service learning, action plans, goal setting, primary sources, secondary sources, plagiarism, self assessment, self-management, relationship skills, Social & Emotional Learning

Instructional Ideas

  • Reformat the "Service Learning Guide and Checklist" to be student-facing so researchers can check their progress
  • Remind pupils to keep all materials in their Overcoming Obstacles folder

Classroom Considerations

  • Second of nine lessons in the "Service Learning" module
  • Participants need access to devices with internet
  • Requires art supplies

Pros

  • Breaking down the Action Plan into manageable steps makes the process less daunting

Cons

  • None

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