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Looking at Our Community

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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 of their community.

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community service, volunteering, Media Literacy

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community service, media, surveys, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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3 days
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