SS10.CWI.8

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Contemporary World Issues and Civic Engagement

SS10.CWI.8
Organize a service-learning project, including research and implementation, that addresses an identified community or global issue having an impact on the quality of life of individuals and groups.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

There are issues of importance to the quality of life in their community and the world.
Various types of service-learning projects and activities exist. and new ones can be created.
The organizational skills necessary for a successful for a service-learning project.
Research and implementation methods for service-learning projects.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify and research an issue of importance to their community and the world that is impacting the quality of life for individuals and groups.
Organize and implement a service learning project in their community or the world that addresses the issue that has been identified.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Civic involvement is important as is the ability to serve the community and the world by addressing issues that impact quality of life on a daily basis.

Vocabulary

service learning
community service
community issue
global issue
quality of life
implementation

Design by Adaptive Theme