Service Learning
"Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities."
Project topics and ideas:
Videos and articles about real classrooms:
Wetland Watchers: Kids Care for Their Environment
Resources:
Service Learning page at 21st Century Schools
We have several thematic curriculum units which lend themselves to service learning projects:
Hurricane Katrina - the unit (please view the PowerPoint presentations to learn about the Big Questions and content standards taught in this unit).
Service Learning Projects for Hurricane Katrina
Candy - this unit also contains a service learning component. Please view the PowerPoint containing Big Questions, content standards, multiple literacies and service learning ideas.
Global Johnny Appleseed Project - view the PowerPoint for excellent ideas on service learning.
Project topics and ideas:
- Public Service Announcements
- more to come !
Videos and articles about real classrooms:
Wetland Watchers: Kids Care for Their Environment
Resources:
Service Learning page at 21st Century Schools
We have several thematic curriculum units which lend themselves to service learning projects:
Hurricane Katrina - the unit (please view the PowerPoint presentations to learn about the Big Questions and content standards taught in this unit).
Service Learning Projects for Hurricane Katrina
Candy - this unit also contains a service learning component. Please view the PowerPoint containing Big Questions, content standards, multiple literacies and service learning ideas.
Global Johnny Appleseed Project - view the PowerPoint for excellent ideas on service learning.
