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This Service Learning Projects activity also includes:
- Full Civics Curriculum Guide
- Civics Curriculum Guide (.html)
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Service learning projects provide pupils an opportunity to put the theories they are learning about civics into practice. Scholars investigate the needs of their community and then adopt a project for them to become involved in.
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Instructional Ideas
- To gain an understanding of the scope of the civics unit, instructors should read the included "Civics Curriculum Guide"
Classroom Considerations
- Section four of a 10-part civics unit
- Civic concepts focused on in these activities include empathy, service to others, participation and involvement in the community, communication, organization, teamwork, and sharing
Pros
- Includes a list of 20 service learning project ideas and a list of extension ideas
Cons
- Specific directions for how to organize a service learning project are not included