Service learning engages young people in actively giving back to the community and reflecting thoughtfully on the implications of service. Young people organize personalized journeys into service learning and discover their own abilities to make the world a better place.

Service Learning I: Appropriate for a middle school aged audience - Youth become "Special Opportunities Agents," as they follow a series of activities that engage them in their community and allow them to reflect on their experiences. Youth identify community.

Students will:

• Identify community needs
• Plan a service project
• Execute their idea using the manual
• Reflect on their experiences

A CD matched with the leader guide includes supporting materials and a Journal for youth to record their experiences.

Instructional Materials Provided: Teacher/leader's guide, a youth guide and Cd with supporting materials..

Cost: ON A LOAN BASIS ONLY

State Goals and Learning Standards: 1A B C; 3A B C; 4A B; 5A B C; 18B C; SE1 B C; SE2A B C D; SE3 A B C