FACSL 8/23

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What’s Going On?

1. Back in your groups: Pair up or form groups of up to 3 students.

2. Materials: Open the 8/23 slides and the 'What's Going On?' Google doc.

3. Assigned Youth Profile: Each group receives a youth profile to read.

4. Recording Findings: Document your findings on your assigned slide.

5. Sharing with Class: Present your discoveries to the whole class.

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Share What's Going On?

1. Eyes and attention to the presenters

2. While grous are presenting please reflect on and write the following in your notebooks

   • What were some common themes or patterns you observed across the different youth profiles?

   • Did you notice any significant differences in the challenges, strengths, or goals of the youth profiles presented by different groups?

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Daily Reflections:VOICE LEVEL 0

1. Read the below quote

2. In a notebook, write down your thoughts, interpretations, and any personal connections you make.

3. Prepare to share your thoughts

4. Take a few minutes to reflect on its meaning and how it might relate to your community.

“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of
people, can transform the world.” Howard Zinn

What’s a Service Learning Project?

SWBAT define and differentiate between service learning and
community service, interpret a quote about community involvement, and understand the purpose of a service learning project.

Exit Ticket: Students
Demonstrate their learning at the end of the lesson by:

Answering multiple choice questions

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"Service" and "Learning"

• ​Turn and talk with your neighbor at VOICE LEVEL 1

• Brainstorm the meanings these words

• Prepare to share out when the timer ends

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Service Learning

• A service learning project involves providing a service to the community. Participants apply skills they have learned under the guidance of a teacher.

  
  

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"Service" and "Learning"

• ​Turn and talk with your neighbor at VOICE LEVEL 1

• On a Postit note, write down your understanding of the difference between service learning and community service.

• Posts as many notes as possible on the Flip Chart Paper

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​Service Learning vs. Community Service

Community Service:

• Volunteering to help community organizations or events.

• Addresses immediate needs within the community.

• Often short-term and not directly tied to academic learning.

• Focus on providing assistance and support

Service Learning:

• Combines classroom instruction with community engagement.

• Connects academic coursework with real-world experiences.

• Involves structured reflection on experiences and societal issues.

• Aims for mutual benefit to students and the community.

• Promotes long-term engagement and relationship-building.

• Achieves specific learning outcomes tied to the curriculum.

• Encourages consideration of ethical and social implications.

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​Exit Ticket Time!!!

Multiple Choice

What is the primary focus of community service?

• A) Learning new skills while helping the community.

• B) Engaging in activities to improve the community without personal growth.

• C) Collaborating with others to create positive change.

• D) Participating in projects that enhance individual learning.

  
  

Multiple Choice

Which term involves individuals contributing their time and effort to help others without expecting anything in return?

• A) Volunteerism

  
  

• B) Service Learning

  
  

• C) Community Service

  
  

• D) Collaboration

  
  

Multiple Choice

In which activity do participants often choose projects that provide a service to the community and apply skills they have learned?

• A) Community Service

  
  

• B) Collaboration

  
  

• C) Volunteerism

  
  

• D) Service Learning

  
  

Multiple Choice

How does service learning differ from volunteerism?

• A) Service learning only focuses on academic learning, while volunteerism doesn't involve learning.

  
  

• B) Service learning involves both providing a service and applying learned skills.

  
  

• C) Volunteerism focuses on personal growth, while service learning doesn't.

  
  

• D) Service learning is only done by students, while volunteerism can be done by anyone.