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Taking Action! Educating as a Form of Service Lesson PlanTaking Action! Educating as a Form of Service Lesson Plan
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Taking Action! Educating as a Form of Service

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Students read the story Happy Hearts in Manabí by Peace Corps Volunteer Kristen Mallory to consider how educating others can be a form of service. In this health education and service instructional activity, students read the book and then prioritize health education issues in their own communities. Students create educational materials for a local audience and may organize a health education event within their school or local community.

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community service, volunteering, the peace corps

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health education, peace corps, service, english language arts
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4th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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