Popular Project Prototype 2: Animals

Suggested Subject

Areas:

Science, Language Arts, Social

Studies

TITLE OF SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:

ANIMALS

Arizona Service Learning Standards

(For Grades K-3)

Content Area Standards

Reading

Writing

Math

Suggested Activities

Preparation
  • Research books about animals.
  • Research animal care and grooming tips.
  • Find "Animals in the News."
  • Create reports/"book talks" about the subject.
  • Make poems, stories, plays, or picture books about animals.
  • Make phone calls to local animal welfare organizations for information.
  • Invite speakers on animal welfare, care, etc.

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Action
  • Conduct a food drive or gather donations for a shelter.
  • Adopt-a-pet or zoo animal.
  • Write letters/posters to promote awareness.
  • Make a hummingbird garden.
  • Create nesting boxes for various types of wildlife.

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Reflection
  • Chart the donations received.
  • Write about the project’s accomplishments from an animal’s point of view.
  • Have a pet show.
  • Make "Pet of the Week" display.
  • Visit the zoo, animal shelter or Wildlife Park to celebrate.

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Community Connections:

Phoenix Zoo, Friends for Life, Maricopa County Animal Control Services, wildlife refuge centers, assistance animal organizations, other animal shelters.

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