Popular Project Prototype 11: Social Action

Suggested Subject

Areas:

Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Business, Clubs, Homeroom

TITLE OF SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:

SOCIAL ACTION

Arizona Service Learning Standards

(For Grades 9-12)

Content Area Standards

Reading

Writing

Math

Suggested Activities

Preparation
  • Research issues using print media, the Internet, field trips, guest speakers, surveys, and phone interviews.
  • Analyze the data and information gathered.
  • Write a persuasive essay or research (problem and solution) paper.
  • Develop a detailed action plan.

3.1

3.2

3.7

3.8

3.9

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

X

Action
  • Implement the action plan. Possible modes of social action: phone calls, letters, petition, survey, proposal, news/press release, PSA, proclamation or resolution.
  • Present information to relevant individual, government agency, media, etc.
  • Follow up.

3.3

3.4

3.7

3.8

3.9

 

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

Reflection
  • Write a summary of the entire process, including analysis of the results.
  • Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the project and possible future actions to take.
  • Write an article on the project for school or local papers or Internet sites.

3.4

3.5

3.7

3.8

3.9

 

X

 

X

Community Connections:

City, state, and federal government officials and agencies, news media, Close Up of Arizona, Kids Voting.

Additional Information:

Kids Guide to Social Action, No Kidding Around, Take Action! A Guide To Active Citizenship