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Social Action Project-Phone Calls

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Students investigate how to make a professional telephone call. In this communications lesson, students choose an organization to volunteer at and place a call to the organization to ask questions. Students discuss the phone conversation and how they can improve their communication skills.

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philanthropy, volunteering, social activism

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philanthropy, Role Play, social action, volunteers, social studies
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
30 mins
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