The purpose of this lesson is to plan and carry out a service-learning project in which students give something that is needed or wanted by someone else without any expectation of receiving something in return. They use the South Asian Indian folktale "The Drum" as a model.

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Using the data collected from the Blue Sky Activity in the previous lesson and the community interviews, students brainstorm possible members of the community who can help with the identified issues. Introduce students to the concept of neighborhood beautification....

Using a brainstormed list of health and safety issue areas, participants design and implement a survey. They poll a group of friends and family to determine what health and safety issues are of greatest concern in their community. ...

Students will learn that using the Internet and critical thinking can help them in searching for a job. They will practice skills needed for a successful job interview.

Students learn about the goals of Earth Day and identify areas in town that need clean-up or planting. They plan a day of service.

Teach this one-period lesson plan and follow it with a simple and powerful service project ...

This lesson offers an opportunity for students to make a difference in their community regarding kids' hunger. Students give their time to make Trail Mix, which they donate to a local agency (such as Kids Food Basket in Grand Rapids, MI). Also, students represent collected data using a bar graph...

Students will create a personal spending plan, based on realistic projected monthly income and expenses.  Students will also present the money the class collected to the charity of their choice.

Students will create a personal spending plan, based on realistic projected monthly income and expenses.  Students will also present the money the class collected to the charity of their choice.

 Adapt this lesson, and all lessons in this unit, as needed for student level. ...