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High School
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Subject Area |
Curriculum Objective |
Suggested Service Learning Project |
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Science (physics) |
Work, power, energy |
Students move heavy loads within the homes of those who are sick, elderly, or otherwise need help. |
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Science (biology) |
Human health concerns |
Students research the needs of the Red Cross and then hold a school-wide blood drive. |
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Science (chemistry) |
Foods, drugs, forensics |
Students complete a research topic on an issue of concern for them and then create a display to post in the school. |
|
Science (physics) |
Heat exchange and energy conservation |
Students will provide weather stripping winterizing service for homes of elderly, sick or otherwise needy persons. |
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Social Studies |
American history |
Students interview elderly and then develop an oral history. |
|
Social Studies |
Geography and current events |
Students become involved in the "Adopt-A-Soldier" program in which they become pen-pals to an American soldier stationed overseas. |
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Social Studies |
Civics |
Students hold a voter registration drive. |
|
Health, P.E. |
Personal health |
Students provide information to the school about breast cancer and how to do a self-exam for early detection. |
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Foreign Language |
Written skills |
Students create a hospital information book in a foreign language to aide patients/visitors to the hospital who do not speak English. |
| English | Letter writing skills |
Students research an issue they feel strongly about. They then write a letter to the President expressing their concerns. |