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Planning a Service Project That Makes a Positive Difference

Completed by 18 learners

Ages 9-13

Self-Paced Course

In this 6-week self-paced interdisciplinary course, students plan a successful service project for their family and friends to participate in. Students use reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a practical way.

Kim David - BA, MPA, MLIS

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4.8

Number of reviews:

(35 reviews)

6 pre-recorded lessons

6 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

6 pre-recorded lessons

6 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per week

Certificate of Completion

1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

Beginner Level

Students will learn the steps to planning a service project for their family or community group. Service projects that are youth-led help the student gain valuable leadership skills in a safe way while also exploring their interests.  

During each session, we will check in with each student on their progress going from idea to impact.

This course is self-paced with videos, readings, and research assignments.

Students will have a chance to share weekly what they are doing and get helpful tips to keep them on track by completing assignments and asking for feedback.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the basics of project management and how to set goals.  They will work through taking action and what comes after the completion of a service project to help them discuss the skills they learned.

Students will demonstrate understanding of age-appropriate reading, writing, and math skills through using their knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Syllabus

6 Lessons

over 6 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Introduction to Service Projects

 Students will first receive an ebook, "52 Kids who R.O.C.K. Every Day: Inspiring stories of youth who Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness."  This book provides examples of kids all over the United States who have planned service projects and performed acts of Kindness in their community.

Lesson 2:

Service Project Brainstorming

 Students will brainstorm ideas for their own youth-led service projects and how to take their idea to talk to others.  Students will learn about elevator speeches and vision statements.

16 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Planning your Project

 Students will learn about logistics - creating a budget, setting goals, and making a plan to follow through.

Lesson 4:

Taking Action to Complete your Project

 Students will learn how to implement their projects. They can present their plan and get feedback from other students and the teacher.

Other Details

Learning Needs

As a teacher for Gifted scholars in 3rd-8th grade, a course designed with Project Based Learning engages the students to see the real-world applications of academic skills in a hands-on way.

Supply List

Students will receive an Ebook, "52 Kids who R.O.C.K. Every Day: Inspiring stories of young people who Radiate Outrageous Compassion & Kindness" and weekly checklists to keep their projects on track from the teacher.  Supplies needed to complete their project differ from student to student and are the student's responsibility.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Kim David - BA, MPA, MLIS

Joined December, 2020

4.8

35reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

As a mom and an educator, a Girl Scout Leader, and a youth group volunteer, I help children of all ages plan projects that mean something to them.  These projects help them discover new skills and interests. These projects also give them something to feel passionate about.