Popular Project Prototype 7: Campus Beautification

Suggested Subject

Areas:

Science, Math, FACS, IT, Clubs, Homeroom

TITLE OF SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:

CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION

Arizona Service Learning Standards

(For Grades 4-8)

Content

Area

Standards

Reading

Writing

Math

Suggested Activities

Preparation

  • Read books aloud to class on the theme such as Just A Dream or The Wartville Wizard.
  • Survey the campus and conduct an analysis of the problem areas. Present the information to the student body through video or posters.
  • Students create posters out of school litter or pictures of problem areas to illustrate the problem to the student body.

2.1

2.2

2.6

2.7

2.8

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

X

Action

  • Collect trash on campus on a regular basis.
  • Conduct a data analysis (histogram) identifying the types of garbage collected.
  • Compute percentages of recyclables, aluminum cans to be sold for money, and actual trash.
  • Scrape gum from walkways and collect in a large, glass jar.
  • Paint school trash cans or bathrooms.
  • Conduct a media campaign about school cleanliness.

2.3

2.4

2.7

2.8

 

 

X

   

 

 

X

Reflection

  • Use results of the data analysis to advocate for a cleaner campus (creating ads/media campaign), start a recycling program, or create teams for keeping the campus clean once a week.
  • Create a photo album documenting the project.
  • Evaluate the success of the program after each month.

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

 

X

   

 

X

Community Connections:

City of Mesa Sanitation Department, recycling businesses, paint stores.

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