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Service Projects in the Dominican Republic

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Students examine the role of Peace Corps volunteers. In this service instructional activity, students investigate service projects that feature agriculture, small business, education, environmental education, and health concerns in the country. Students explore the effectiveness of each of the projects.

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service learning, primary sources, primary source analysis, the dominican republic, the peace corps

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dominican republic, peace corps, primary source research, service projects, social studies
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6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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