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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 |
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Suggested Activities |
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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.
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2.1
2.2
2.6
2.7
2.8 |
X |
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X |
X |
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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.
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2.3
2.4
2.7
2.8 |
X |
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X |
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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.
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2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8 |
X |
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X |
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Community Connections:
City of Mesa Sanitation Department, recycling businesses, paint stores. |
Additional Information:
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